Garlic Dill Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this flavorful Garlic Dill Chicken recipe, a perfect blend of juicy, pan-seared chicken breasts and a luscious garlic dill sauce. Infused with bright notes of freshly squeezed lemon juice, aromatic garlic, and the herbaceous charm of fresh dill, this dish strikes a delightful balance of tangy and savory flavors. The rich pan sauce is crafted by deglazing with low-sodium chicken stock and finished with a touch of unsalted butter, creating a silky topping that pairs beautifully with the tender chicken. Ready in just 45 minutes, this one-skillet wonder is as easy to prepare as it is impressive to serve. Ideal for pairing with roasted vegetables or fluffy rice, Garlic Dill Chicken is a crowd-pleasing recipe that’s both wholesome and gourmet.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.5 cup chicken stock (low-sodium)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the chicken stock and lemon juice to the skillet, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze and release any browned bits.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, cover, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and place it on a serving platter. Stir the unsalted butter and chopped dill into the pan sauce and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Pour the garlic dill sauce over the chicken breasts and serve immediately. Garnish with additional fresh dill if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1533 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.5 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.3 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 623 mg | 208% | |
| Sodium | 2952 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.4 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 217.3 g | 435% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1904 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
