Here’s a simple, juicy, and flavorful chicken breast recipe that’s easy to make at home:
Garlic Herb Pan-Seared Chicken Breast
Ingredients (for 2 servings):
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tsp fresh)
- 1 tsp dried rosemary (or 1 tsp fresh)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 tbsp butter for extra richness
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions:
- Prep the chicken:
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
- Heat the pan:
- Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, add the chicken breasts.
- Cook the chicken:
- Sear for 5–6 minutes on the first side without moving it.
- Flip and add minced garlic around the chicken. Cook for another 5–6 minutes.
- (Optional) Add butter for extra flavor and spoon it over the chicken.
- Check doneness:
- Use a meat thermometer—chicken is safe at 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes to lock in juices.
- Serve:
- Slice the chicken and serve with a squeeze of lemon.
- Pairs well with roasted veggies, salad, or rice.
If you want, I can also give you a quick oven-baked version that’s even easier and keeps the chicken ultra juicy. Do you want me to do that?
Here’s a simple, juicy, and flavorful chicken breast recipe that’s easy to make at home:
