Heart-Healthy Lemon Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with our Heart-Healthy Lemon Chicken, a wholesome recipe that's as delicious as it is nourishing. This dish features tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts simmered in a vibrant blend of fresh lemon juice, garlic, and low-sodium chicken broth, creating a zesty sauce that's both light and flavorful. Infused with aromatic herbs like parsley and thyme, this recipe is low in saturated fat and sodium, making it a perfect choice for those prioritizing cardiovascular health. Ready in just 40 minutes, it's an easy, guilt-free way to enjoy a protein-packed meal. Serve it alongside steamed vegetables or a crisp green salad for a complete heart-healthy dining experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 whole lemon
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Begin by juicing the two lemons and setting aside the juice. Mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh parsley.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Season the chicken breasts with black pepper and a small pinch of sea salt.
Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the lemon juice and low-sodium chicken broth to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and return the chicken breasts to the skillet.
Add the fresh thyme and let the chicken cook in the lemon-broth mixture for about 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Serve the lemon chicken warm with your choice of heart-healthy sides, such as steamed vegetables or a green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1472 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.1 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 1180 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 220.2 g | 440% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 150 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2119 mg | 45% | |
*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.
