Garlic Herb Chicken

Chicken Recipes Reading Time: 4 minutes
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Garlic Herb Chicken is a super juicy, golden-browned chicken cooked with a savory blend of garlic, fresh herbs, and a yummy sauce.

Every bite is tender, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned, making it a simple yet comforting dish that pairs beautifully with just about anything.

Garlic Herb Chicken

Serves: 4
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time:  20 minutes

A seasoned chicken breast garnished with chopped herbs sits atop a serving of mashed potatoes on a white plate.
A seasoned, cooked chicken breast sits atop creamy mashed potatoes on a white plate, garnished with chopped herbs. Kitchen utensils and greenery are in the background.

How To Make Garlic Herb Chicken

Raw chicken breasts on a plate, surrounded by small bowls of oil, melted butter, seasonings, herbs, and a whole lemon on a white surface.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp of dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp of dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp of vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
A seasoned, cooked chicken breast served on a bed of mashed potatoes, garnished with chopped parsley on a white plate.
A plate of mashed potatoes topped with a seasoned, cooked chicken breast, garnished with chopped herbs, sits on a striped napkin.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. In a large bowl add the chicken breasts, 1 tbsp oil and seasonings.

Raw chicken breasts in a black bowl, topped with assorted dry spices and seasoning, on a white marble surface.

Stir until the chicken is fully coated.

Add the remaining oil to a large skillet and turn the heat to a medium high.

2. Add the chicken and cook for 7 minutes on each side, or until it’s cooked all the way through and a golden brown color.

Two seasoned chicken breasts cooking in a frying pan with oil on a light-colored surface.

Remove and set aside.

3. Add the garlic to the pan and stir and cook for 30 seconds.

Add the chicken broth and lemon juice and stir.

Let cook for 1-2 minutes.

4. Add the chicken back to the pan and let cook for 5 more minutes.

Flipping half way through.

Serve over some mashed potatoes and enjoy!

A seasoned baked chicken breast served on a bed of mashed potatoes, garnished with chopped parsley on a white plate.

Tips and tricks!

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan, cook 2 at a time.
  • Make sure the chicken is cooked all the way through. The internal temp should be 165°.
  • Make sure to stir the little bits off the bottom of the pan when you add the chicken broth and lemon.
A seasoned, cooked chicken breast topped with chopped herbs sits on a bed of mashed potatoes with gravy on a white plate.
A seasoned, baked chicken breast served on a bed of mashed potatoes, garnished with chopped parsley on a white plate.

Garlic Herb Chicken

Print Recipe
A plate with seasoned grilled chicken breast on top of mashed potatoes, garnished with chopped herbs, set on a striped napkin with a wooden spoon nearby.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp of dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp of dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp of vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • In a large bowl add the chicken breasts, 1 tbsp oil and seasonings. Stir until the chicken is fully coated. Add the remaining oil to a large skillet and turn the heat to a medium high.
  • Add the chicken and cook for 7 minutes on each side, or until it’s cooked all the way through and a golden brown color. Remove and set aside.
  • Add the garlic to the pan and stir and cook for 30 seconds. Add the chicken broth and lemon juice and stir. Let cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken back to the pan and let cook for 5 more minutes. Flipping half way through. Serve over some mashed potatoes and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan, cook 2 at a time.
  • Make sure the chicken is cooked all the way through. The internal temp should be 165°.
  • Make sure to stir the little bits off the bottom of the pan when you add the chicken broth and lemon.
A seasoned baked chicken breast served on top of mashed potatoes with gravy, garnished with chopped parsley on a white plate.
A plate of seasoned chicken breast served on a bed of mashed potatoes, garnished with chopped parsley, sits on a striped napkin with a glass and vase in the background.

Similar Posts