Easy Lemon Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
188 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Lemon Chicken
Description
This Easy Lemon Chicken recipe involves slicing boneless, skinless chicken breasts into thinner cutlets for quick, even cooking. The chicken is seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then lightly dredged in flour to develop a crisp exterior when pan-fried in a mixture of olive oil and butter.
After both sides of the chicken are cooked to a golden color, the pan sauce is made by adding chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and additional butter to the skillet. The sauce simmers to a slightly thick consistency, imparting a bright, buttery, and lightly tangy flavor that complements the tender chicken. The chicken is returned to the pan to finish cooking in the sauce, absorbing its flavor.
A sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley adds a subtle herbal note and visual appeal. This dish pairs well with simple sides like rice or steamed vegetables. The straightforward method produces a flavorful main course with minimal ingredients and a balanced lemon taste.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breast boneless skinless
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- flour for dredging
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
- parsley optional, to taste, chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Cut your chicken breasts in half lengthwise so you have thinner cutlets. Sprinkle them with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge them in flour so they're nicely coated.
- Add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken cutlets and cook them for 4-5 minutes/side or until they're nice and golden. Take them out of the pan and set aside.
- Add the chicken broth, lemon juice + zest, and remaining butter to the pan and let it bubble for a couple of minutes.
- Add the chicken back in and cook for another few minutes until it's cooked through and the sauce is further reduced. Season with salt & pepper as needed and sprinkle the fresh parsley over top if using.
Notes
- Smaller chicken breasts may be cooked whole without cutting but verify they are cooked through before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 242mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 280IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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