Yummy Lemon Chicken

Delight your taste buds with this Yummy Lemon Chicken, a quick and flavorful dinner option that's perfect for weeknight meals or a special dinner gathering. This dish features tender, golden-crusted chicken breasts, pan-seared to perfection and bathed in a luscious lemon sauce made with garlic, chicken broth, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, delivering a bright and tangy flavor in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and ingredients like zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and a hint of parsley for garnish, this easy lemon chicken recipe is both elegant and comforting. Pair it with rice, pasta, or your favorite veggies for a complete meal that's sure to impress. Perfectly balanced and irresistibly delicious, this recipe will quickly become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cups chicken broth
• 1.5 teaspoons lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and gently pound them to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.

Step 2

In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each chicken breast in the mixture, coating both sides, and shake off any excess flour.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken broth and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let the sauce simmer for 3 minutes to reduce slightly.

Step 6

Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice, and let the sauce cook for another 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 7

Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the lemon sauce over them, and simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat the chicken through.

Step 8

Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1117.4 grams (1117.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1869

Total Fat 77.80g	100%
Saturated Fat 25.40g	127%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 654mg	218%
Sodium 3438mg	149%
Total Carbohydrate 54.60g	20%
Dietary Fiber 2.90g	10%
Total Sugars 1.80g
Protein 226.40g	453%

Vitamin D 7IU	35%
Calcium 143mg	11%
Iron 10mg	58%
Potassium 2169mg	46%

*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: 49.6%

Carbs: 12.0%