Mareco Lemon Herb Chicken Skillet

Ingredients

• 12 oz chicken breast, cutlets
• 1.5 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 large lemon (zest and juice)
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp dried thyme
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp butter(optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme. Mince garlic and zest the lemon; then juice the lemon.

2. 2

   Cook (20 minutes): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through and browned. Transfer chicken to a plate.

3. 3

   Make the light pan sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic to the skillet and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits; simmer 2–3 minutes.

4. 4

   Finish: Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice. If using butter, whisk it in until glossy. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over; cook 1–2 minutes to reheat. Top with parsley if desired and serve.