Gluten-Free Lemon Chicken
Brighten up your dinner table with this Gluten-Free Lemon Chicken, a zesty one-pan wonder that's as easy to make as it is delicious! Tender chicken breasts are lightly coated in gluten-free flour, pan-seared to golden perfection, and simmered in a luscious lemon-garlic butter sauce that’s brimming with fresh citrus flavor. With fragrant garlic, a hint of parsley, and the perfect balance of tangy lemon juice and savory chicken broth, this recipe is a gluten-free twist on a classic that's sure to impress. Ready in just 45 minutes, it's the ultimate dish for a quick weeknight dinner or a special gathering, pairing beautifully with steamed vegetables or a side of fluffy rice. Whether you're catering to dietary needs or simply craving a fresh and flavorful meal, this Gluten-Free Lemon Chicken will not disappoint!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Begin by pounding the chicken breasts gently until they are about 1/2 inch thick. This helps in cooking them evenly.
In a shallow bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture to coat lightly on all sides.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a simmer, scraping the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spatula to incorporate them into the sauce.
Add the butter and lemon zest to the skillet, stirring until the butter is melted and the sauce is well combined.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, coating the chicken with the sauce by spooning it over periodically. The sauce should slightly reduce and thicken.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the chopped parsley over the chicken.
Serve the gluten-free lemon chicken warm, garnished with additional lemon slices if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1880 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.9 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.3 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 634 mg | 211% | |
| Sodium | 3436 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.2 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 220.0 g | 440% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 474 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.
