Easy Lemon Chicken

Brighten up your dinner table with this quick and flavorful Easy Lemon Chicken recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Juicy chicken breasts are lightly seasoned, coated in flour, and pan-seared to golden perfection, then bathed in a zesty lemon-garlic butter sauce that's both tangy and aromatic. With only 10 minutes of prep and a breezy 20-minute cook time, this one-pan dish combines simplicity and elegance, making it a crowd-pleaser the whole family will love. Pair it with rice, roasted veggies, or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete and satisfying meal, and don’t forget the sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor. Whether you're searching for "easy lemon chicken recipe," "quick chicken dinner idea," or "one-pan chicken recipe," this dish checks all the boxes for a delicious, no-fuss meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 0.25 cup Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Season each chicken breast with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 2

Dredge the chicken breasts in flour, shaking off the excess.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter until melted.

Step 4

Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Step 5

In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 7

Pour in the chicken broth and stir to deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown bits at the bottom.

Step 8

Add the lemon juice and lemon zest to the skillet, stirring to combine.

Step 9

Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.

Step 10

Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Let them warm through for 2-3 minutes.

Step 11

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with your choice of side dish, such as rice, potatoes, or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1130.3 grams (1130.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1858

Total Fat 77.60g	99%
Saturated Fat 25.20g	126%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 634mg	211%
Sodium 3432mg	149%
Total Carbohydrate 55.30g	20%
Dietary Fiber 2.80g	10%
Total Sugars 2.20g
Protein 224.30g	449%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 130mg	10%
Iron 9mg	51%
Potassium 397mg	8%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.4%

Protein: 49.4%

Carbs: 12.2%