09/20/2026
Perfectly golden chicken, bright lemon, fresh herbs, and one very important kitchen tool. 🍋🔥
The secret to getting that gorgeous, even sear? The Chef’s Press keeps the chicken in consistent contact with the pan for better browning, more even cooking, and a beautifully golden crust — without needing to push down.
Save this one for your next weeknight dinner. 👇
CHEF-PRESSED LEMON HERB CHICKEN
Serves 4
Ingredients
🍗 2 large boneless chicken breasts
🫒 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
🍋 Zest of 1 lemon
🍋 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
🧄 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
🌿 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
🌿 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
🌿 Fresh parsley, chopped
🧂 1 tsp kosher salt
⚫ ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
🍋 ½ lemon, for charring
Method
1️⃣ Season: Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2️⃣ Make the finishing marinade: Combine 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
3️⃣ Get pressing: Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high and add remaining olive oil. Add chicken and place The Chef’s Press on top. Cook 3–4 minutes until deeply golden.
4️⃣ Flip: Turn chicken, replace the presses, and cook another 2–3 minutes, or until the thickest part reaches 165°F.
5️⃣ Char the lemon: Place the cut lemon in the skillet, cut-side down. Top with an 8 oz. Chef’s Press and cook until lightly charred.
6️⃣ Finish: Rest chicken for 5 minutes, then spoon over the lemon-herb mixture and finish with a squeeze of charred lemon and fresh parsley.
Serve it whole or slice it for salads, grain bowls, sandwiches, and wraps. 🙌
👨🍳 Chef tip: Let the weight of The Chef’s Press do the work. No extra pushing required!
