Lemon Garlic Chicken
A lemony, garlicky skillet chicken that comes together in about 25 minutes with a bright, buttery sauce like none other.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5–2 pounds total)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1–2 lemons)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Place the breasts in the skillet (work in batches if needed). Cook 6–7 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through (165°F/74°C at the thickest part).
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and tent loosely with foil to rest.
- Lower heat to medium-low and add the minced garlic to the same skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in the butter a tablespoon at a time until melted and the sauce looks glossy and slightly thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over each piece for 1–2 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Pound chicken for even thickness. Substitute vegetable broth or white wine if desired.
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