Name: Chicken breast with herb butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, patted dry; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tsp olive oil; 1 tbsp salted butter; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped; 1 tsp lemon juice

Nutrition

Per serving

429 calories

Protein: 52g; 47% of calories
Carbs: 3g; 2% of calories
Fat: 24g; 50% of calories

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Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

Place the chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or heavy pan, pound the chicken to an even 3/4 inch thickness. Season both sides with the salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the chicken. Cook for 6 minutes, flip, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes more until the thickest part is opaque in the center. Done when opaque in the center, 160°F.
Transfer the chicken to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes. Do not wipe out the skillet.
While the chicken rests, return the skillet to the stove over low heat. Add the butter, garlic, and thyme. Cook for 2 minutes until the butter melts and the garlic is fragrant. Stir in the lemon juice and remove from the heat. Done when 165°F in the thickest part.
Slice the rested chicken breast into strips. Spoon the warm herb butter over the slices.

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