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Lemon Garlic Chicken
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- 1
Pound 1½ pounds boneless chicken breasts to ¾-inch thickness. Season with ¾ teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high.
- 2
Sear the chicken 4–6 minutes per side, until golden and 165°F. Move it to a plate and lower the heat to medium.
- 3
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and cook 30–45 seconds, until fragrant but not brown. Pour in ½ cup chicken broth and the juice of 1 lemon; simmer 3–4 minutes, scraping the pan.
- 4
Return the chicken and any juices to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over it for 2 minutes, then finish with lemon zest and chopped parsley. Serve with couscous, rice, or green beans.