Pan-Seared Portuguese Chicken
A classic Portuguese dish featuring pan-seared chicken breasts, marinated in a blend of herbs and spices. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- ●4 chicken breastsboneless, skinless
- ●2 tablespoons olive oilextra virgin
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 cup chicken broth
- ●1/4 cup white wine
- ●1/4 cup fresh parsleychopped
- ●2 tablespoons fresh oreganochopped
- ●2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ●1 teaspoon salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until browned.
- 4
Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- 5
Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
- 6
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 7
Pour in the chicken broth, white wine, and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- 8
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until slightly reduced.
- 9
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon some of the sauce over the top of each breast.
- 10
Continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- 11
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.