Description
A comforting weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken in a zesty lemon and garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and place them in the skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest. Bring to a simmer, allowing those delightful flavors to meld.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing it to soak up all that lemony goodness.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat gently to keep the chicken moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg