Recipe: 15-Minute Herb Seared ChickenDescription: A quick and flavorful chicken dish that uses thin-cut chicken breasts seared with fresh herbs and lemon zest, ready in just 15 minutes.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 15Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 500 g chicken breast, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 0.25 cup basil, 0.25 cup parsley, 4 sprigs thyme, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 0.25 teaspoon black pepperInstructions: Place the thin-cut chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and gently pound them to an even thickness if necessary. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, basil, parsley, thyme, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a marinade. Coat the chicken breasts with the marinade, ensuring they are well-covered. Let them sit for a couple of minutes while heating the skillet. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a minute. Serve immediately with a sprinkle of additional herbs if desired.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: quick, chicken, herbs, searedThis 15-Minute Herb Seared Chicken recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 15 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
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15-Minute Herb Seared Chicken

A quick and flavorful chicken dish that uses thin-cut chicken breasts seared with fresh herbs and lemon zest, ready in just 15 minutes.

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Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min
Serves: 4
September 20, 2025
15-Minute Herb Seared Chicken - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
1.1 poundschicken breast

thin-cut

3 tablespoonsolive oil
0.25 cupsbasil

chopped

0.25 cupsparsley

chopped

4 sprigsthyme
1 tablespoonlemon zest
0.5 teaspoonssalt
0.25 teaspoonsblack pepper
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

Place the thin-cut chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and gently pound them to an even thickness if necessary.

2

In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, basil, parsley, thyme, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a marinade.

3

Coat the chicken breasts with the marinade, ensuring they are well-covered. Let them sit for a couple of minutes while heating the skillet.

4

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.

5

Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a minute. Serve immediately with a sprinkle of additional herbs if desired.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
601
Calories
23.5g
Fat
69.2g
Carbs
49g
Protein
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