Italian Lemon Herb Chicken Skillet with Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
• 1 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest, freshly grated
• 1 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
• salt and pepper

Method

1. 01
   Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. 02
   In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on each side, about 5-6 minutes per side.
3. 03
   Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. 04
   In the same skillet, add minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5. 05
   Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
6. 06
   Return the chicken breasts to the skillet along with any juices that have collected. Spoon the lemon herb sauce over the chicken.
7. 07
   Cover the skillet and let it simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
8. 08
   Sprinkle with fresh basil before serving.