Lemon Garlic Chicken
This Lemon Garlic Chicken is tender, juicy, and packed with fresh flavors. A perfect combination of zesty lemons and aromatic garlic for a quick and satisfying meal!
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Tongs
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 tbsp lemon zest freshly grated
- 2 tbsp butter unsalted
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and whisk in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the butter to the skillet and stir gently until melted and incorporated into the sauce.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the chicken, and cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Transfer the chicken to a serving plate and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra touch of flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a slight kick.