Saucy Garlic Herb Chicken Skillet
This Garlic Herb Chicken is an easy skillet dinner recipe. The chicken is juicy, lightly browned, and full of simple garlic and herb flavor with sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes!
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I love recipes like this because they use pantry seasonings, cook fast, and pair well with almost any side dish. It’s a great option for weeknight dinners, family meals, or when you need something comforting without a lot of work.
Serve them with mashed potatoes or with a side salad!
How to Make Garlic Herb Chicken
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. In a large bowl, add the chicken, 1 tablespoon oil, and all seasonings. Stir until the chicken is fully coated.
2. Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the chicken and cook for about 7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for about 30 seconds.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to scrape up the bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it cook for 1–2 minutes.
6. Add the chicken back to the pan and let it cook for 5 more minutes, flipping halfway through. Serve warm.
Serve & Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Cook the chicken in batches if needed so it browns nicely instead of steaming.
- Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F before serving.
- When you add the broth and lemon juice, scrape up the browned bits — that’s where the flavor is.
- Add a splash of extra broth if you want more sauce, or let it simmer a little longer to thicken.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- You can season the chicken ahead of time and store it covered in the fridge until ready to cook.
Saucy Garlic Herb Chicken Skillet
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the chicken, 1 tablespoon oil, and all seasonings. Stir until the chicken is fully coated.
- Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for about 7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to scrape up the bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Add the chicken back to the pan and let it cook for 5 more minutes, flipping halfway through. Serve warm.
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