Pan Roasted Chicken Breast With Garlic And Herbs

This pan roasted chicken breast is infused with garlic and fresh herbs, creating a flavorful and juicy dish. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it pairs well with a variety of sides.
This recipe is american style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 25 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 40 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include lemon, fresh rosemary, garlic, chicken breast.
- Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 whole lemon (juiced)
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 pieces chicken breast (boneless and skinless)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken breasts and add the minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary to the skillet.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the chicken and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Roast the chicken for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 40 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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