Easy Lemon Chicken
Brighten up your dinner table with this quick and flavorful Easy Lemon Chicken recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Juicy chicken breasts are lightly seasoned, coated in flour, and pan-seared to golden perfection, then bathed in a zesty lemon-garlic butter sauce that's both tangy and aromatic. With only 10 minutes of prep and a breezy 20-minute cook time, this one-pan dish combines simplicity and elegance, making it a crowd-pleaser the whole family will love. Pair it with rice, roasted veggies, or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete and satisfying meal, and don’t forget the sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor. Whether you're searching for "easy lemon chicken recipe," "quick chicken dinner idea," or "one-pan chicken recipe," this dish checks all the boxes for a delicious, no-fuss meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Season each chicken breast with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Dredge the chicken breasts in flour, shaking off the excess.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter until melted.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and stir to deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown bits at the bottom.
Add the lemon juice and lemon zest to the skillet, stirring to combine.
Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Let them warm through for 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with your choice of side dish, such as rice, potatoes, or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1858 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.6 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.2 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 634 mg | 211% | |
| Sodium | 3432 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.3 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 224.3 g | 449% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 396 mg | 8% | |
*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.
