Sauteed Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful Sautéed Chicken recipe, featuring tender, golden-brown chicken breasts infused with a zesty garlic and lemon sauce. With minimal prep and a short cook time of 15 minutes, this dish combines pantry staples like olive oil, butter, and garlic powder with fresh parsley for a beautifully aromatic finish. The secret lies in creating a rich, pan-seared crust followed by deglazing the skillet with tangy lemon juice to capture all those irresistible flavors. Perfect for busy evenings, this healthy and versatile chicken pairs seamlessly with roasted veggies, mashed potatoes, or your favorite pasta. Whether you’re meal prepping or hosting, this crowd-pleaser delivers restaurant-worthy results right from your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts and pat them dry with paper towels.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the butter and allow it to melt and start to foam.
Carefully add the chicken breasts to the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
While the chicken is cooking, finely mince the garlic cloves.
After the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and set aside on a plate, covering it with foil to keep warm.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Pour in the lemon juice, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any brown bits, and stir well to incorporate.
Return the chicken to the skillet to coat with the lemon garlic mixture and heat through for another 1-2 minutes.
Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1531 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.8 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 624 mg | 208% | |
| Sodium | 2956 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.4 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 217.0 g | 434% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1930 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.
