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lemon chicken recipe - Golden pan-seared lemon chicken drizzled with silky yellow sauce and garnished with parsley

Zesty Pan-Seared Lemon Chicken

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A bright, buttery, and zesty lemon chicken recipe that is ready in 30 minutes. Perfectly tender chicken in a silky citrus sauce.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to 1/2 inch thickness)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge each chicken breast in the mixture until coated, shaking off any excess.
Step 2: Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
Step 3: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping the bottom of the pan to release the browned bits.
Step 4: Stir in the lemon zest and let the sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes until reduced by half. Whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until the sauce is glossy.
Step 5: Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes, spooning the sauce over the meat. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, whisk in a teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with water during the simmering stage.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes & Savory Recipes
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
  • Calories: 345 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg