Quick Lemon Thyme Chicken

Quick Lemon Thyme Chicken

with a mouthwatering pan sauce

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 18m
Total Time: 23m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (8 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

405
Calories
15g
Fat
9g
Carbohydrates
50g
Protein
160mg
Cholesterol
909mg
Sodium
Quick Lemon Thyme Chicken

Recipe Description

Ready in a mere 25 minutes, this Quick Lemon Thyme Chicken recipe lives up to its name. Floured chicken breasts sautéed until golden and finished in a lemon garlic butter sauce. The highlight of this dish is the sauce. Made with garlic, herbs, chicken broth, white wine, butter, and lemon juice, this mouthwatering pan sauce is perfect with chicken. The dish is simple yet elegant enough to serve for a fancy date night. So flavorful and so easy!

This lemon & thyme chicken is a one-pan recipe and is easy to prepare. Start with the chicken at room temperature. If the thickness of the chicken breasts varies greatly, pound them to an even thickness. Season the chicken with a good pinch of salt and black pepper. Then dredge through flour and pan-sear in a hot skillet until golden and nice. Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep warm while you proceed with the recipe. To the same skillet, add a little more olive oil, if needed, and sauté the garlic and thyme for a minute. Then deglaze the skillet with the white wine and add the chicken broth. Cook until slightly reduced and thickened. Now, stir in the lemon juice and butter. Keep stirring until the butter has melted. Add the chicken back to the skillet and spoon the lemon garlic butter sauce over the top. Serve the chicken sprinkled with some fresh thyme if you wish.

To make the Quick Lemon Thyme Chicken, you will need the following ingredients:

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Season and flour the chicken

    5 min
    Step 1 - Quick Lemon Thyme Chicken

    Season both sides of the chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Place ¼ cup all-purpose flour in a shallow plate, then dredge each piece of chicken through it to coat. Shake gently to remove any excess flour.

  2. 2

    Cook chicken

    7 min
    Step 2 - Quick Lemon Thyme Chicken

    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and add the chicken. Sauté for 2-3 minutes per side until the chicken has cooked through and lightly golden. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place on a plate. Cover with foil and set aside while you proceed with the recipe.

  3. 3

    Sauté garlic and thyme

    1 min
    Step 3 - Quick Lemon Thyme Chicken

    If the skillet is dry, add a teaspoon olive oil. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 teaspoons minced thyme leaves and sauté, stirring, for about 1 minute just until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add wine and broth

    7 min
    Step 4 - Quick Lemon Thyme Chicken

    Add ½ cup dry white wine, scraping the bottom of the skillet to loosen any browned bits, then stir in ¾ cup chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, and cook until the sauce has reduced and slightly thickened, for about 5-6 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add lemon juice and butter

    3 min
    Step 5 - Quick Lemon Thyme Chicken

    Add 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons butter. Keep stirring until the butter has melted. Taste and adjust salt and black pepper if needed.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Quick Lemon Thyme Chicken

    Add the chicken back to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken. Let the chicken heat through for 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately and enjoy!

This Quick Lemon Thyme Chicken is everything you want to eat this time of year: comforting but also bright and flavorful. Loaded with garlic and thyme and punched up with fresh lemon juice, these chicken breasts come out tender and juicy with an amazing serving sauce. Made it? Share a photo with us on Instagram by tagging @cookmerecipes and using the hashtag #cookmerecipes!

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Izzy
November 25, 2024
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Savor. Simply delish! I whipped this up after a long day, and it was like a hug on a plate. The sauce is amazing and made dinner feel special, even solo.

Renee
July 7, 2024
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This is simply amazing. I made it for our anniversary, and we couldn’t believe how good it was. The sauce is the star, bursting with flavor. Let's just say dinner was a huge success.

Fiona Mitchell
March 16, 2024
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OMG, this Quick Lemon Thyme Chicken is a game-changer! Whipped it up for our anniversary dinner, and hubby loved it! So delish!

Zachary
February 7, 2024
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Delicious! Made this for a date, and we both loved it. The sauce was stunning, and I can't believe how easy it was. Will definitely make again for sure!

Emma
September 19, 2023
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So easy, loved it!

Yummy99
June 14, 2023
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Tried this recipe on date night, it was a total hit! The sauce is bomb and super easy. I'm not a cook but felt like a pro! Love it!

Ricky
March 11, 2023
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Quick and delish chicken! Just great.

Athina
October 24, 2022
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The marriage of thyme, lemon and garlic go so well with chicken. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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