Sautéed Chicken with Garlic and Lemon Thyme

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Tender chicken breasts sautéed with fresh garlic and fragrant lemon thyme create a bright and savory main dish. This Mediterranean-inspired New Year's recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, fresh garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (about 1 lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves, minced fresh garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh lemon thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
3. Step 3: Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on one side until golden brown and edges are crispy, then flip.
4. Step 4: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp chopped fresh lemon thyme to the pan, sautéing with the chicken for 2-3 minutes until garlic is fragrant and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
5. Step 5: Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle 2 tsp fresh lemon juice over the chicken, letting it rest for 2 minutes before serving.