Description
A deliciously juicy pan-seared chicken breast with a golden crust and flavorful herb sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (8-oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium shallot, finely diced
- 1/2 cup white cooking wine
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1 tbsp pats
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. If chicken breasts are thick or uneven, place them between plastic wrap and gently pound to even thickness (about 3/4 inch). Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Place chicken breasts in the hot pan, presentation side down first, and cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for another 5-7 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
- In the same pan, reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic and shallots. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add white wine to deglaze, scraping up browned bits. Let wine reduce by half (about 2 minutes), then add chicken broth. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened, then remove from heat and swirl in butter pats. Stir in fresh herbs and season to taste.
- Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over top, or plate and drizzle with sauce. Garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, replace butter with additional olive oil or coconut oil.
- No fresh herbs? Use 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs for every 1/2 tablespoon fresh.
- White wine can be substituted with additional chicken broth plus 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.
- Store leftover chicken in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium-low heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: N/A