Description
A delicious and easy skillet lemon chicken recipe that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, and chicken broth.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer until cooked through.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or a fresh salad.
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and herbs for a few hours before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg