Sautéed Lemon Garlic Chicken with Fresh Herbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

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Sautéed with garlic and fresh herbs finished with a bright splash of lemon juice for a flavorful and quick dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free, low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, 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 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 (about 12 oz total) boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, and 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary to the pan, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Pour 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice over the chicken, swirling the pan to coat and cook for an additional 30 seconds to meld flavors.
Step 5: Remove chicken from heat, let rest for 3 minutes before slicing and serving with pan sauce spooned over.