Lemon Garlic Chicken Skillet

Name: Lemon Garlic Chicken Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb Chicken breasts, boneless skinless; 2 tbsp All-purpose flour; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 2 tbsp Butter; 4 cloves Garlic, minced; 1/2 cup Chicken broth; 3 tbsp Lemon juice; 1 tsp Lemon zest; 1 tsp Dried oregano; 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Made with: Chicken

Juicy chicken is seared until golden, then finished in a bright lemon-garlic pan sauce with herbs. It’s simple enough for weeknights but tastes restaurant-worthy.

Prep15 min

Cook25 min

Serves4

LevelEasy

Contains DairyContains Gluten

Ingredients

Chicken breasts, boneless skinless1 1/2 lb
All-purpose flour2 tbsp
Olive oil2 tbsp
Butter2 tbsp
Garlic, minced4 cloves
Chicken broth1/2 cup
Lemon juice3 tbsp
Lemon zest1 tsp
Dried oregano1 tsp
Fresh parsley, chopped2 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Black pepper1/2 tsp

Substitutions

all-purpose flour → cornstarch
butter → olive oil
chicken breasts → chicken thighs
fresh parsley → fresh basil

Instructions

1Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
2Lightly dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off any excess.
3Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, then sear chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
4Add garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds, then pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest, scraping up browned bits.
5Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and finish with parsley before serving.

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