Description
Juicy chicken breasts seared to golden perfection and bathed in a zesty lemon garlic sauce. This quick, restaurant-style dish features fresh herbs, butter, and a hint of honey for a balanced flavor. Ready in 30 minutes, perfect for weeknights or family meals.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (2 lemons)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Optional: lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
Pat chicken dry. Thinly slice or gently pound thick breasts to ensure even cooking.
In a bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Season both sides of chicken.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, then sauté garlic 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
Deglaze pan with chicken broth, scraping the bottom to release browned bits. Add lemon juice, zest, and honey.
Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over breasts, and simmer 2-3 minutes.
Stir in parsley. Serve with sauce and optional lemon slices.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer for doneness.
For gluten-free meals, omit Italian seasoning unless labeled gluten-free.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 2 tbsp sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 230mg