Description
A delightful lemon chicken dish that’s quick to prepare and packed with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 fresh lemons
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- Fresh parsley or thyme
- 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Melt butter or heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and add minced garlic to the same skillet, cooking until fragrant.
- Squeeze lemon juice and add chicken broth, scraping any browned bits.
- Simmer the sauce for 3-5 minutes until thickened, then return the chicken to the skillet.
- Serve garnished with fresh herbs and enjoy with rice or steamed veggies.
Notes
Let chicken rest after cooking for juicier meat. Baste while simmering to keep it moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: lemon chicken, easy weeknight dinner, family recipe, quick meal, flavorful chicken