Description
Garlic Lemon Chicken Skillet is a quick, delicious one-pan dish with tender chicken smothered in a vibrant garlic-lemon sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 2 lemons (freshly squeezed)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken breasts with a paper towel. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add chicken breasts and cook for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice into the skillet with garlic, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom. Let simmer for about 3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over them. Simmer together for another 2 minutes.
- Transfer everything onto plates, drizzle with additional sauce if desired, and garnish with lemon zest or parsley for color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating fresh herbs like thyme or parsley. - Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variation. - Serve with rice or steamed vegetables to complete your meal.