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Lemon Garlic Chicken (The Easiest One-Pan Recipe)

This One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner! Ready in under 30 minutes, it features juicy, pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich and zesty lemon garlic butter sauce. An easy and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 345
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 6 oz each, pounded to ½-inch thickness
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice from 1-2 lemons
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Meat Thermometer

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Carefully place the chicken breasts in the hot pan in a single layer. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C). Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the unsalted butter to the same skillet. Once it has melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30-60 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly. Be careful not to let it burn.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and fresh lemon juice. Increase the heat to bring the sauce to a simmer, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to reduce slightly.
  5. Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the lemon garlic sauce over the chicken. Let it warm through for about a minute. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcalProtein: 38gFat: 19gFiber: 1g

Notes

Tip 1: For an extra layer of flavor, add the zest of one lemon to the sauce along with the juice.
Tip 2: Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the chicken. Cook in two batches if necessary to ensure a perfect golden-brown crust.
Keyword lemon garlic chicken,one pan chicken,weeknight dinner

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