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Quick Juicy Boneless Chicken Breast Recipe with Easy Lemon Herb Sauce

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A quick and easy recipe for juicy boneless chicken breasts served with a fresh, tangy lemon herb sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and packed with bright, herbaceous flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound / 450 grams)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 medium lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
  • ½ cup chicken broth or low-sodium stock (120 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • Optional garnish: thin lemon slices or extra chopped herbs

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine chopped parsley, thyme, minced garlic, lemon zest, and honey. Add lemon juice and stir to combine. Set aside.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 2 minutes.
  4. Place chicken breasts in the pan and sear without moving for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and releases easily. Flip and cook the other side for 4 minutes. Chicken is done at 165°F (74°C).
  5. Remove chicken from pan and tent loosely with foil to keep warm. Reduce heat to medium-low and add butter to the pan. Once melted, add chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the pan.
  6. Pour herb and lemon mixture into the pan, stir, and simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over the top, and warm through for 1 minute.
  8. Serve chicken plated with extra sauce drizzled on top and garnish with lemon slices or chopped herbs.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before cooking to ensure a good sear and juicy texture. Do not overcrowd the pan. Rest chicken under foil after cooking to keep moist. Use fresh herbs for best flavor. Sauce is best made fresh in the pan using browned bits for depth. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or dairy-free spread. For gluten-free, verify broth or use homemade stock.

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Keywords: chicken breast, lemon herb sauce, quick dinner, easy chicken recipe, juicy chicken, weeknight meal

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