Sautéed Chicken with Garlic and Lemon-Thyme Butter Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

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Pan-seared and finished with a bright garlic lemon-thyme butter sauce that enhances the natural flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt, black pepper 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 low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: Remove chicken to a plate and reduce heat to medium. Add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and butter is melted.
Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top for 1 minute to combine flavors before serving.