5 from 4 votes
Lemon Herb Chicken
Lemon herb chicken is simple, with few ingredients and steps involved. This makes it an accessible choice for novice cooks, busy weeknight dinners, or when you want a satisfying meal without too much fuss!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
274 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast large
- ¼ cup butter divided, salted
- ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion minced
- 1 lemon sliced, large
Instructions
- Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally and pat each piece dry with a paper towel.
- Dip each chicken breast in the flour, ensuring the entire surface is lightly coated.
- Melt half of the butter in a medium sized pan. Once the butter is completely melted, add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until cooked all the way through.
- Add the spices, lemon juice, and remaining butter. Continue cooking the chicken for 3-4 minutes, allowing the meat to absorb the lemon juice.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the lemon slices. Allow the chicken to cook for 4 more minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- The lemon slices are optional, but they add a little extra lemon flavor to the chicken and an aesthetic look to the dish.
- Coating the chicken in flour helps give the chicken a beautiful golden brown color and gives it a little crispy for extra texture!
- Fresh herbs provide a better flavor than dried ones so try to use fresh.
- Serve with roasted or steamed vegetables like asparagus, green beans, or bell peppers to complement the lemon herb flavors.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 of 4 servings
Calories
274kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
224mg
(9%)
Potassium
498mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
404IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 of 4 servings | |
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 224mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 498mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 404IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.