Yummy Lemon Chicken
Delight your taste buds with this Yummy Lemon Chicken, a quick and flavorful dinner option that's perfect for weeknight meals or a special dinner gathering. This dish features tender, golden-crusted chicken breasts, pan-seared to perfection and bathed in a luscious lemon sauce made with garlic, chicken broth, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, delivering a bright and tangy flavor in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and ingredients like zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and a hint of parsley for garnish, this easy lemon chicken recipe is both elegant and comforting. Pair it with rice, pasta, or your favorite veggies for a complete meal that's sure to impress. Perfectly balanced and irresistibly delicious, this recipe will quickly become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cups chicken broth
- 1.5 teaspoons lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and gently pound them to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each chicken breast in the mixture, coating both sides, and shake off any excess flour.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Pour in the chicken broth and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let the sauce simmer for 3 minutes to reduce slightly.
Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice, and let the sauce cook for another 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the lemon sauce over them, and simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat the chicken through.
Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1869 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.8 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.4 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 654 mg | 218% | |
| Sodium | 3438 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.6 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 226.4 g | 453% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2169 mg | 46% | |
*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.
