Ingredients

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(Serves 4)

Chicken:

1½ lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs, pounded to ½” thickness
Salt & black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil

Garlic butter sauce:

4 tbsp unsalted butter (you love buttery richness!)
6 garlic cloves, minced
Zest and juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp—you love citrus!)
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth (you love low-sodium options!)
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Optional: ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (you love subtle heat!)

For serving:

Extra lemon wedges
Fresh parsley
Optional sides:
→ Cauliflower rice or mashed potatoes (low-carb—you love this!)
→ Roasted asparagus or green beans

Instructions

1. Sear chicken:

Pat chicken dry; season with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F). Remove and set aside.

2. Make sauce:

In same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Add garlic; cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant (don’t brown!).
Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and chicken broth. Simmer 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.

3. Finish & serve:

Return chicken to skillet; spoon sauce over. Simmer 1–2 minutes to warm through. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Pound chicken evenly—ensures uniform cooking (no dry edges!).
✅ Don’t burn the garlic—it turns bitter! Keep heat at medium.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Use no-salt-added broth + skip added salt
→ Boost umami with extra lemon zest and fresh herbs
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Naturally zero-glycemic—no added sugars!
→ Add 1 tbsp chia seeds to sauce for fiber + glycemic control
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Already compliant! <4g net carbs/serving
→ Increase healthy fats: extra butter + 1 tbsp olive oil
✅ High-protein boost (you love this!):
→ Serve with Greek yogurt–herb sauce (+8g protein)
→ Add white beans to sauce (+7g protein/serving)
✅ Make ahead:
→ Cook chicken and chop herbs 1 day ahead
→ Assemble just before serving for best texture

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