Description
A delightful dish that combines bright, zesty flavors with tender, juicy chicken, topped with a rich, buttery lemon sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add garlic to the same skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in lemon juice and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Add the butter and thyme, letting the sauce simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over to coat.
- Garnish with lemon slices and serve.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil and lemon juice before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg