Garlic Herb Chicken Chops – Juicy, Flavor-Packed & Easy!
Juicy halal chicken chops infused with garlic, rosemary, and thyme, perfectly seared for a gourmet meal in 25 minutes. Serve with roasted veggies or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried)
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon halal ghee (optional, for richness)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Combine minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, and 1 tbsp olive oil in a bowl.
- Rub herb mixture over chicken breasts. Marinate for 10 minutes to 1 hour in the fridge.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F). If using ghee, add and baste last 2 minutes.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add lemon zest to the herb mixture
Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature
Marinating up to 2 hours enhances flavor
Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature
Marinating up to 2 hours enhances flavor