Description
Zesty lemon garlic chicken breast is perfect for weeknight dinners, summer lunches, or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in skillet and sear chicken until golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice and zest, scraping up any browned bits.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer covered until cooked through.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon slices.
Notes
- Add a tablespoon of butter for extra richness.
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg