Skillet Lemon Chicken
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
585 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Skillet Lemon Chicken
Description
Skillet Lemon Chicken combines pan-seared chicken thighs with a lemon-infused sauce made from garlic, chicken broth, white wine, and lemon juice. After browning the chicken to develop a golden crust, the sauce ingredients are added to the same skillet, allowing the meat to finish cooking gently and absorb the bright, savory flavors. The use of butter and olive oil creates a rich base, while the lemon juice adds a fresh acidity that brightens the dish. Lightly smashed garlic cloves add a mellow garlic fragrance without overpowering the sauce.
Cooking covered at low heat lets the chicken cook through without drying out, while occasional turning helps evenly coat it with sauce. Chopped parsley adds a fresh herbal note at the end. This dish works well as a simple dinner served alongside vegetables, rice, or potatoes that can absorb the flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (1kg) chicken thighs
- salt
- black pepper ground
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 6 cloves garlic lightly smashed
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon parsley chopped leaves
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet and grease it with olive oil. Pan-fry the chicken on both sides until nicely browned, but not cooked through. Set aside on a plate.
- Add the butter to the skillet and sauté the garlic. Return the chicken to the skillet (including the juices that have accumulated), followed by the chicken broth, wine, lemon juice, and salt.
- Lower the heat, cover the skillet, and let it cook for about 10 minutes, turning the chicken over at the 5-minute mark. Top with chopped parsley, turn off the heat, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 585 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 585kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 237mg | 79% |
| Sodium | 484mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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