Description
This Italian Lemon Chicken recipe is a quick and flavorful main course featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a tangy lemon and garlic sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it combines simple ingredients like lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and fresh garlic for a bright, zesty flavor that pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Sauce and Garnish:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Lemon slices, for garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season and Dredge Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Lightly dredge each piece in flour, shaking off any excess to ensure an even coating without clumps.
- Cook Chicken: Heat the olive oil and unsalted butter together in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked through. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add Liquids and Seasoning: Pour in the fresh lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits. Stir in the Italian seasoning and allow the sauce to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until it slightly reduces and thickens.
- Combine and Finish: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the lemon sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to meld flavors and heat the chicken through once more.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh lemon slices and chopped parsley. Serve immediately alongside your choice of pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Serve with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- For extra richness, add a splash of cream to the sauce just before serving.
- Thin chicken cutlets cook faster and work best for this recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
