Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Lemon Butter Sauce

What you'll need

• 4chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
• 1 tablespoonolive oil
• 3 tablespoonsbutter
• 2 clovesgarlic, minced
• 1/4 cupchicken broth
• 2 tablespoonslemon juice
• to taste salt and black pepper

Let's cook

1. 1Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2. 2Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F); remove and set aside.
3. 3Add the butter and garlic to the same skillet, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. 4Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits, and simmer for 2 minutes.
5. 5Return the chicken to the pan, spoon the sauce over the top, and serve.