Lemon Garlic Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 whole lemons
• 4 cloves garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Pound the chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet.
3. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
4. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the hot skillet.
5. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through to 165°F internally.
6. Remove the chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
7. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
8. Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
9. Zest and juice the lemons, then stir in the lemon zest, juice, and chopped parsley.
10. Simmer the sauce for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
11. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them.
12. Cook for 1-2 more minutes to coat the chicken in the sauce.
13. Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.