Lemon Thyme Chicken
Brighten up your dinner table with this vibrant and flavorful Lemon Thyme Chicken recipe, a dish that combines fresh, zesty citrus with the garden-fresh aroma of thyme to create a tantalizingly light yet savory meal. Juicy chicken breasts are perfectly seared until golden, then simmered in a luscious lemon-garlic butter sauce enhanced by chicken broth for added depth and richness. The dish is finished with fragrant thyme leaves and tender lemon slices, creating a stunning presentation that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat. This quick and easy one-skillet recipe is ready in just 40 minutes, making it an ideal choice for both busy weeknights and weekend entertaining. Pair this delightful entrée with roasted vegetables, fluffy rice, or a crisp side salad to complete the perfect meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pieces lemon slices
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, lower the heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, minced garlic, and fresh thyme. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the lemon zest and juice, then add the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet for extra flavor.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon some of the sauce over them.
Arrange the lemon slices on top of the chicken, cover the skillet, and let the chicken simmer over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
Add the butter to the skillet and swirl it into the sauce until melted and well combined.
Serve the Lemon Thyme Chicken hot with the pan sauce drizzled on top, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1773 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.0 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.3 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 634 mg | 211% | |
| Sodium | 3431 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 218.2 g | 436% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 350 mg | 7% | |
*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.
