Description
A quick and flavorful lemon chicken skillet dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp butter
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Stir in butter and lemon zest.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve with rice or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: lemon chicken skillet, easy chicken recipe, quick dinner