Zesty Lemon Chicken
A heartwarming lemon chicken recipe that combines tangy lemon zest and juicy chicken breasts, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (with substitutions)
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1 large lemon, zested
- 4 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- Ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- Parsley or basil for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Zest and juice the lemon. Set aside.
- Season the chicken with lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and set aside to rest.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Add chicken stock, scraping up brown bits, and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in butter until melted and creamy. Return chicken to the pan to warm up.
- Plate the chicken and garnish with parsley or basil and lemon wedges. Enjoy!
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy incorporation. Can substitute flour with gluten-free options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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