Soy-Free Lemon Chicken
Bright, zesty, and completely soy-free, this Lemon Chicken recipe offers a refreshing twist on a classic dish using all-natural, wholesome ingredients. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned with Italian herbs and pan-seared to golden perfection before being bathed in a luscious lemon-garlic sauce, enriched with fresh lemon juice, fragrant zest, and a touch of olive oil. Thickened to the perfect consistency with cornstarch, this sauce clings beautifully to the chicken, ensuring every bite is bursting with citrusy flavor. Topped with fresh parsley and garnished with lemon slices, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a quick yet elegant soy-free dinner option perfect for weeknights or special occasions. Pair it with roasted veggies or a side of rice for a complete, gluten-free meal that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 sliced lemons
Instructions
Begin by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl, mixing until smooth. Add this mixture to the skillet and stir well until the sauce begins to thicken, about 2 minutes.
Add lemon zest to the sauce and return the chicken to the skillet. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken to coat.
Reduce heat to low and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Garnish with sliced lemons and chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your delicious soy-free lemon chicken!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1482 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.4 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 3156 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 217.4 g | 435% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 432 mg | 9% | |
*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.
