Easy Garlic Chicken Recipe
An easy Garlic Chicken recipe made in 20 minutes! A great family-friendly dinner for busy weeknights. Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 cloves garlic * minced 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes * optional 1 tablespoon butter 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Instructions Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, brown sugar, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes, if using. Set aside. Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and season with the salt and pepper. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and hot. Add the chicken to the skillet and sear on the first side for about 3-4 minutes, until golden brown. Flip the chicken over and brush on the garlic marinade. Drizzle the extra around the chicken in the pan. Lower the heat to medium and continue cooking the chicken, until no longer pink in the middle and the inte...