Marry Me Chicken
A buttery chicken dish brightened with fresh lemon juice and garlic, finished with thyme for an aromatic, romantic dinner. The simple pan‑seared chicken stays juicy while the quick sauce adds a luxurious tang.
Maker: God of food
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Ingredients
- 2 piece chicken breast
- 3 clove garlic
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- 2Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat (about 374°F/375°F).
- 3When the oil shimmers, add the chicken breasts and sear without moving for 3–4 minutes, until a golden crust forms.
- 4Flip the chicken and sear the other side for another 3–4 minutes; the interior should still be pink.
- 5Add the minced garlic around the chicken, stirring quickly, and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant—do not let it brown.
- 6Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and the melted butter, scraping up any browned bits from the pan to build flavor.
- 7Tuck the sprig of fresh thyme into the sauce, reduce the heat to medium (around 320°F/320°F), cover the skillet, and let the chicken simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (165°F).
- 8Remove the lid, discard the thyme sprig, and increase the heat to medium‑high for 1–2 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly, stirring occasionally.
- 9Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
- 10Transfer the chicken to serving plates, spoon the buttery lemon‑garlic sauce over each piece, and serve immediately with your favorite side.
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- How long does it take to make Marry Me Chicken?
- About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Marry Me Chicken recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Marry Me Chicken recipe come from?
- It was shared by God of food on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.