Easy Lemon Dill Chicken
Brighten up your dinner table with this Easy Lemon Dill Chicken, a quick, flavor-packed dish perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Juicy, golden-brown chicken breasts are simmered in a zesty lemon and fresh dill sauce, highlighted by the delicate aroma of garlic and a touch of butter for a velvety finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-pan recipe is simple yet sophisticated, blending tangy citrus with herbaceous notes for a refreshing, savory experience. Serve it with your favorite side dishes, and don’t forget the optional garnish of fresh dill sprigs and lemon slices to add a touch of elegance. Perfect for lovers of easy, flavorful, and wholesome chicken recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 handful optional: fresh dill sprigs and lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and season them on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts.
Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Deglaze the skillet by adding the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, then return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the chicken simmer for 10 minutes.
Uncover the skillet and stir in the butter and chopped fresh dill. Allow the butter to melt completely, creating a silky sauce.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed.
Serve the chicken hot, spooning the lemon-dill sauce over the top. Optionally, garnish with additional fresh dill sprigs and lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1557 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.3 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.3 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 623 mg | 208% | |
| Sodium | 3467 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.8 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 220.0 g | 440% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 2207 mg | 47% | |
*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.
