Description
This Lemon Garlic Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and delicious dinner. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection and topped with a tangy lemon garlic sauce.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- lemon slices and fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pound and season the chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, add lemon juice, zest, and broth. Simmer, then stir in butter.
- Combine and simmer: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer for another 1-2 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with lemon slices and parsley before serving warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, roasted vegetables, or a light salad.
- For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream with the lemon juice.
- You can also grill the chicken and drizzle the lemon garlic sauce over the top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg