Lemon Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (about 12 oz total) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 6 cloves, minced garlic
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest(optional)
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley(optional)
• 1 tbsp butter(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, for 30-60 seconds until fragrant but not browned.

4. 4

   Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.

5. 5

   Stir in the butter and lemon zest until melted, then return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it. Warm through for 1 minute.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with the pan sauce drizzled on top.