Jul 09 2026
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Add Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Rocio's Mexican Kitchen
Time40m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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For the Chicken

For the Sauce

Method

Season and cook the chicken

  1. 1

    Season the chicken

    Pat the chicken breasts dry. In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of the chicken.

  2. 2

    Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and rub to coat.

Sear the chicken

  1. 3

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a thin layer of olive oil.

  2. 4

    Add the seasoned chicken to the pan and sear 4-5 minutes per side, until deeply golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.

Make the lemon-garlic sauce

  1. 5

    In the same skillet over medium heat, melt butter.

  2. 6

    Add minced garlic and sauté 30-60 seconds until fragrant.

  3. 7

    Stir in thyme leaves.

  4. 8

    Pour in chicken broth to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits.

  5. 9

    Add lemon juice and lemon zest; simmer 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.

  6. 10

    If using, stir in heavy cream and simmer 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens lightly.

Finish and serve

  1. 11

    Return the chicken to the pan, coating with the sauce; cook 1-2 minutes.

  2. 12

    Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.

  3. 13

    Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with a side of your choice.

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