Easy Thin-Sliced Chicken Breast
A quick and flavorful thin-sliced chicken breast recipe, pan-seared and paired with a delicious lemon garlic sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight meal.
Equipment
- Cutting board (notes: for slicing chicken)
- Knife (notes: for prepping ingredients)
- Mixing bowl (notes: for seasoning chicken)
- Skillet (notes: for pan-searing)
- Tongs (notes: for flipping chicken)
Ingredients
- 4 Thin-sliced chicken breasts
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika notes: optional, for added depth
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic notes: minced
- 1/2 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice notes: fresh-squeezed
- 1 tbsp Butter notes: for a rich finish
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley notes: chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the thin-sliced chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits.
- Let the sauce simmer for 2 minutes, then stir in butter for a smooth finish.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with rice, pasta, or vegetables.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil for 30 minutes before cooking.