Easy Lemon Chicken
Bright, buttery, and full of citrus flavor, this easy lemon chicken is the perfect quick dinner. With just a handful of ingredients and a skillet, you can create a comforting, restaurant-worthy meal in 20 minutes.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced in half horizontally
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- flour for dredging
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter divided
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- zest of 1/2 lemon
- chopped fresh parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create cutlets. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Lightly dredge in flour.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling.
- Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up brown bits. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and remaining butter.
- Simmer sauce for 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Return chicken to skillet. Spoon sauce over and simmer 2–3 more minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Notes
Delicious served with rice, quinoa, salad, or tucked into wraps. Store in fridge up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently with a splash of broth to keep sauce smooth.
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 29gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 420mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.1mg
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