Sautéed Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Thyme and Shallots

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Tender chicken breasts sautéed with fresh garlic, shallots, and thyme, finished with a bright lemon glaze for a flavorful, simple dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breast, 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 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: 20 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, about 165°F internal temperature, then remove from skillet and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 thinly sliced shallots to the skillet, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme and pour in 1/4 cup chicken broth, scraping browned bits from the skillet bottom. Let simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
  5. Step 5: Add 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice and return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over the top for 1 minute to coat and warm through before serving.

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