Lemony Chicken
Brighten up your dinner table with this vibrant and irresistible Lemony Chicken recipe! Packed with tangy lemon zest and juice, aromatic garlic, and a touch of buttery richness, this dish delivers a perfect balance of bold flavors in every bite. Tender, golden-brown chicken breasts are simmered in a citrusy garlic sauce made with chicken broth and finished with a luxurious swirl of butter for a silky texture. Enhanced with freshly chopped parsley and a hint of oregano, this one-pan meal is easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Serve it with roasted vegetables, fluffy rice, or a crisp green salad for a complete meal that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. Perfect for lovers of quick, flavorful, and lemon-infused recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 whole lemons
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and gently pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Mince the garlic cloves and sauté them for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Zest one of the lemons and juice both lemons. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
Whisk in the butter until the sauce becomes smooth, then return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the lemon sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for 5 more minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the chicken just before serving.
Serve the lemony chicken with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or a crisp green salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1803 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.6 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.5 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 654 mg | 218% | |
| Sodium | 3443 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g | ||
| Protein | 221.5 g | 443% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 2275 mg | 48% | |
*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.
