Lemon Herb Chicken Skillet (Print-Friendly Version)

Seared chicken in a lemon, herb, and garlic pan sauce with buttery finish. Simple, vibrant, ideal for quick dinners.

# What You'll Need:

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01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (170–225 g each), pounded to 2 cm thickness
02 - 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
03 - 1 large lemon, half juiced (about 30 ml), half thinly sliced
04 - 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
05 - 1 teaspoon (2 g) dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon (2 g) dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped
07 - 0.5 teaspoon (1 g) dried rosemary or 0.5 tablespoon fresh, finely chopped
08 - 120 ml low-sodium chicken broth
09 - 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
10 - Salt, to taste
11 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish and Optional

12 - 2 tablespoons (8 g) fresh parsley, chopped
13 - 0.5 cup (75 g) cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
14 - 60 ml dry white wine (optional, substitute for part of the chicken broth)

# How to Make It:

01 - Pound chicken breasts to a uniform 2 cm thickness for even cooking; season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
03 - Lower heat to medium; add minced garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add oregano, thyme, and rosemary, stirring briefly.
04 - Pour in chicken broth and white wine (if using), scraping up any browned bits from the skillet. Stir in lemon juice, and bring to a gentle simmer.
05 - Return chicken to the skillet. Add lemon slices and cherry tomatoes (if using). Simmer another 3–4 minutes, spooning sauce over the chicken, until cooked through.
06 - Reduce heat to low; whisk in the butter until melted and sauce is slightly thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
07 - Scatter chopped parsley over the dish, spoon over extra sauce, and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips:

01 - For deeper flavour, allow the chicken to rest briefly before slicing and serving.
02 - Fresh herbs will intensify the aroma and brightness of the sauce.

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