Pan Fried Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt/Pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup white wine
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 6 garlic cloves
smashed
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon EACH: basil
oregano, onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
- 3-4 tablespoons butter
salted
- Fresh lemon slices
for serving
Directions
- 1
Combine the chicken broth and seasonings (basil, oregano, onion powder, and seasoned salt), and set aside.
- 2
Slice the chicken in half lengthwise to create 2-3 thinner slices. Cover with saran wrap and use the textured side of a meat mallet to pound it to ½-inch thick. Pat the chicken dry.
- 3
Lightly sprinkle each side of the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken in batches for 4 minutes per side, until a golden crust has developed. Set aside.
- 5
Turn the heat off and add the white wine. Set heat to medium and add the chicken broth + seasonings, smashed garlic, and thyme. Adjust heat to bring to a gentle simmer and let it reduce by half.
- 6
Decrease heat to medium-low. Add the butter and the chicken along with any juices from the plate. Let the butter melt and tilt the skillet to transfer the pan sauce to one side. Use a spoon to baste the chicken for 1-2 minutes. (How good does it smell?)
- 7
Add fresh lemon wedges to the skillet if desired or serve them on the side. You can also squeeze the lemon right onto the chicken in the skillet. Remove from heat and serve with mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli. (See notes for other pairing options!)
Pan Fried Chicken
Similar Recipes
Ratings & Reviews
Be the First to Rate
Your rating helps others discover amazing recipes. Share your experience and let others know what you think!
About this Recipe
Looking for an incredibly flavorful and easy chicken dinner that feels special? This Pan Fried Chicken recipe delivers tender chicken breasts bathed in a rich, aromatic garlic butter pan sauce, making for a truly satisfying meal.
What makes this dish so special is the luscious garlic butter sauce that’s generously basted over the chicken as it cooks. The combination of savory white wine, chicken broth, smashed garlic cloves, and fresh thyme creates a depth of flavor that transforms simple chicken breasts into something truly gourmet. It's an elevated yet surprisingly straightforward technique that locks in moisture and infuses every bite with deliciousness.
Prepare for a wonderfully savory experience with every bite of this pan-fried chicken. The chicken breasts will be juicy and tender, infused with the aromatic medley of garlic, basil, oregano, and thyme. Coated in that irresistible buttery sauce, this dish promises a comforting yet elegant taste that feels like it took hours to prepare, but actually comes together with minimal fuss. It’s perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual gathering where you want to impress.
While delicious as written, you can easily adapt this recipe. If you prefer to skip the alcohol, simply replace the white wine with an equal amount of additional chicken broth. You can also experiment with different fresh herbs; consider adding a sprig of rosemary or sage for a varied aromatic twist alongside or in place of the thyme. If you don't have Italian seasoning, you can enhance the other dried herbs already in the recipe, like basil and oregano, to your taste.
Serve this gorgeous pan-fried chicken immediately, garnished with fresh lemon slices, which add a bright, zesty counterpoint to the rich sauce. It pairs beautifully with simple sides like roasted vegetables, rice, or a crisp green salad.