Description
This Lemon Chicken Delight recipe is a zesty and comforting chicken dinner made with fresh lemons, garlic, and buttery sauce. Perfect for family meals or special occasions, this lemon chicken dish is quick, healthy, low-carb, and naturally gluten-free. Serve it with pasta, rice, or veggies for a bright, protein-rich meal.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
2 fresh lemons, juiced and zested
3 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
3. Lower heat to medium, melt butter in the same pan, and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds.
4. Add chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Return chicken to pan and simmer in sauce for 3–4 minutes, spooning sauce over chicken.
6. Sprinkle lemon zest and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best citrus flavor.
If sauce is too tangy, stir in a splash of cream.
Pound the chicken for even cooking and juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg