Quick Sautéed Lemon and Garlic Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
17 mins
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Servings
2 -3 as a main, 3-6 as an appetzer
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Quick Sautéed Lemon and Garlic Chicken
Description
Quick Sautéed Lemon and Garlic Chicken involves cutting boneless, skinless chicken breasts into thin slices for rapid, even cooking. In a hot pan, garlic is sautéed in olive oil briefly to release aroma. The chicken slices are added and cooked until edges start browning. Lemon juice and half the lemon zest are added to deglaze the pan, lifting the flavorful browned bits into the sauce. After removing from heat, fresh parsley is stirred in, followed by sprinkling remaining lemon zest, salt, and pepper for balanced flavor.
This chicken works well served with lemon wedges to add extra fresh citrus as desired. The preparation highlights the bright, zesty characteristics of lemon paired with the subtle pungency of garlic, resulting in a simple yet vibrant main dish. The thin slicing helps the chicken cook quickly and evenly while maintaining tenderness.
Ingredients
- 3 large skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- lemon rind or zest of 2 lemons
- lemon juice juice of two lemons
- parsley chopped, fresh, a handful
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the chicken in very thin slices crosswise (widthwise)
- In a pan, large enough to fit the chicken heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken and sauté for about 10 minutes until it starts to brown on the edges.
- Add the lemon juice and half of the lemon zest, and bring to a boil, while deglazing the pan with a wooden spatula, scraping all the pieces stuck on the pan.
- Remove from heat, add the parsley and blend.
- Sprinkle with the rest of the zest, salt and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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