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Low Fat Chicken Breast

Juicy Low Fat Chicken Breast with Lemon and Thyme Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Pound chicken to 1/2 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F). Transfer to a plate.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Cook garlic for 30 seconds, then add broth and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits. Stir in zest and thyme.
  4. Return chicken and any juices to the pan. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, spooning sauce over the breasts.
  5. Slice chicken against the grain, plate with sauce, and top with parsley.

Notes

Let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes off the heat before slicing to keep the juices from running out. For the cleanest slices, use a sharp chef’s knife and cut across the grain.