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Lemon Herb Chicken with Fresh Garden Sauce

Golden seared chicken in a lemon garlic pan sauce, finished with a fresh herb sauce.
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Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

For the chicken

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1-2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3-4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Lemon slices for topping

For the fresh herb sauce

  • 1/2 cup fresh basil finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onion finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano chopped
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 garlic clove finely minced or grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Herb sauce: Add all chopped herbs to a mason jar. Pour in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Shake well and let it sit while you cook.
  • Season the chicken generously with paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot.
  • Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • Add garlic to the same pan and cook briefly until fragrant.
  • Pour in chicken stock to deglaze the pan, scraping up all the browned bits.
  • Add lemon juice and let it simmer briefly.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over it.
  • Top with lemon slices and drizzle generously with the herb sauce.
  • Finish with extra herbs if you have them.