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Lemon Chicken

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πŸ‹ Easy Lemon Chicken Recipe offers a zesty and buttery flavor with minimal ingredients, perfect for quick, delicious meals.
🍽️ This simple dish cooks rapidly, making it ideal for busy weeknights without sacrificing taste or quality.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

– 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts

– Salt (to taste)

– Pepper (to taste)

– 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

– Flour (for dredging; amount as needed)

– 1 tablespoon olive oil

– 1 tablespoon butter

– 1/2 cup chicken broth

– 2 tablespoons lemon juice

– Zest of half a lemon

– 2 more tablespoons of butter

– Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for sprinkling)

Instructions

1-Getting started: with this lemon chicken is straightforward and fun. First, take your 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts and cut them in half lengthwise to create thinner cutlets. Season them with salt, pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, then dredge in flour for a nice golden crust.

2-Next, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken cutlets for 4-5 minutes per side until they turn golden brown. Once done, remove the chicken and set it aside to rest. This step ensures the chicken stays juicy and flavorful.

3-Now, add 1/2 cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, the zest of half a lemon, and 2 more tablespoons of butter to the same skillet. Let the mixture bubble for a couple of minutes to build a rich sauce. Return the chicken to the pan and cook for a few more minutes until it’s fully cooked through and the sauce reduces nicely. Check that the internal temperature reaches 165Β°F (74Β°C) for safe eating, then season with more salt and pepper as needed. For a final touch, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if you like.

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Notes

πŸ‹ Use fresh lemon juice and zest for vibrant flavor.
🌑️ Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
πŸ₯˜ Reheat leftovers gently to maintain tenderness; freezing is not recommended.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: SautΓ©ing and Simmering
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Balanced

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 188
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Protein: 13g