Pan-Seared Chicken with Lemon and Herbs
A French-inspired dish featuring a crispy-skinned chicken, infused with the bright flavors of lemon and herbs.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb chicken breastboneless, skinless
- ●2 lemonjuiced
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1/4 cup fresh thymechopped
- ●2 tbsp olive oil
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste pepper
- ●2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Rinse the chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
- 3
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- 4
Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5
Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- 6
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- 7
While the chicken is cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- 8
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- 9
Stir in the lemon juice and chopped thyme.
- 10
Remove the chicken from the oven and brush with the garlic-lemon butter.
- 11
Serve hot and garnish with additional thyme, if desired.