Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- In a 12-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). If chicken browns too quickly, reduce heat to medium. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the wine has reduced by half.
- Add the lemon juice and chicken broth, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce has slightly thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, along with the fresh thyme, parsley, chives, and rosemary. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Let the chicken rest in the sauce for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors before serving.
Notes
For the best results, use chicken breasts of similar size to ensure even cooking. If you don't have white wine, substitute with 1/2 cup additional chicken broth and 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar. For a richer sauce, add 1/4 cup heavy cream along with the butter and herbs.
