Description
This quick and easy thin boneless chicken breast recipe is perfect for busy weeknights! Made with garlic, lemon, and herbs, it’s juicy, flavorful, and ready in just 13 minutes. Whether served with veggies, rice, or tossed into a salad, this simple skillet meal is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
4 thin boneless chicken breasts (or chicken cutlets)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice of ½ lemon
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Prep the Chicken
Pat chicken breasts dry using paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. -
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant. -
Cook the Chicken
Place seasoned chicken breasts into the skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp should reach 165°F). -
Add Lemon Juice
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the chicken. Let it cook for another 30 seconds to glaze and brighten the flavor. -
Serve and Garnish
Remove from heat. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
If you’re using regular chicken breasts, slice them horizontally to create thin cutlets for quicker and more even cooking.
Don’t overcrowd the skillet—cook in batches if needed for the best sear.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave.
Great as a main dish or sliced over pasta, salad, or in wraps.
Add a splash of chicken broth or white wine to the skillet after cooking to create a light sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Chicken Breast Recipes
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg