Chicken with Lemon
Brighten up your dinner table with this vibrant and easy-to-make Chicken with Lemon recipe—a perfect harmony of juicy, golden brown chicken breasts and a zesty lemon-garlic sauce that strikes just the right balance of tangy and savory flavors. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and fresh ingredients like minced garlic, lemon juice, and parsley, this dish is as quick as it is flavorful. A touch of butter adds a silky richness to the chicken broth-based sauce, while thin slices of lemon infuse every bite with sunshine. Perfectly suited for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings, this versatile chicken pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables. Whether you’re looking for a simple family meal or an impressive yet fuss-free dish, this recipe will delight and satisfy every palate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 whole lemon
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. This ensures even cooking.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
Juice one lemon and thinly slice the second lemon. Add the lemon juice, lemon slices, and chicken broth to the skillet. Scrape the bottom of the skillet to deglaze and lift any flavorful browned bits.
Simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the liquid to reduce slightly.
Stir in the butter until melted, creating a silky sauce.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to warm through.
Sprinkle the dish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve warm with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1788 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.2 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.4 g | 137% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 634 mg | 211% | |
| Sodium | 3436 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.9 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g | ||
| Protein | 219.3 g | 439% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 157 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 491 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
