Jen's Famous Chicken

Experience the perfect balance of zesty, savory, and aromatic flavors with Jen’s Famous Chicken—your next go-to weeknight dinner recipe! Featuring tender, juicy boneless chicken breasts seasoned with a mouthwatering blend of oregano, thyme, and paprika, this dish is pan-seared to golden perfection before being bathed in a luscious garlic-lemon pan sauce. With just 10 minutes of prep time and simple pantry ingredients like olive oil, chicken broth, and fresh parsley, this easy skillet chicken recipe delivers a gourmet-worthy taste in under 30 minutes. Pair it with roasted vegetables, fluffy rice, or a crisp salad for a complete and satisfying meal your family and friends will rave about!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts on a clean cutting board and, if needed, gently pound them with a meat mallet to evenly flatten to about 1/2 inch thickness. This helps ensure even cooking.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the dried oregano, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub this seasoning mix evenly onto both sides of the chicken breasts.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium-low, and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant (be careful not to burn the garlic).

Step 5

Add the lemon juice and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring to combine with the garlic and any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let this mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes to slightly reduce.

Step 6

Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow the chicken to absorb the flavors of the sauce.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the chicken with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh green salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(195.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	52.7

Total Fat 0.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2646.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 11.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g	0%
Total Sugars 1.8g
Protein 3.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 78.3mg	0%
Iron 2.5mg	0%
Potassium 351.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 8.5%

Protein: 21.3%

Carbs: 70.2%