Sautéed Chicken with Zesty Lemon-Garlic Herb Sauce

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Pan-seared chicken breasts finished with a bright lemon garlic herb sauce for a fresh, flavorful dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside, tented with foil to keep warm.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low and add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley and 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves. Cook for 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Step 6: Return chicken to the skillet and spoon the lemon-garlic herb sauce over each piece. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to meld flavors before serving.

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