Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skin chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 (zest juice)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  -1 teaspoon dried
• teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• ¼ cup broth or white wine
• Fresh parsley, (optional)

Instructions

1. Pat the chicken with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear 5–6 per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
3. In the same skillet add minced garlic sauté for about30 seconds until fragrant. Deglaze with lemon juice and broth (or white wine), scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
4. in lemon zest, oregano, and thyme. the chicken to the pan and simmer 2–3 minutes to blend flavors.
5. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. If desired, finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

Serving suggestions

• Serve with a side roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a light quinoa salad.
  -ish lemon for extra brightness.

Tips

• For a lighter option, bake the chicken at 400 (200°C) for 20–25 instead of pan-searing.
• Add a pinch of crushed red flakes for a subtle kick.