Description
Tender chicken bathed in zesty lemon and garlic flavors, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
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 the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper, and carefully place them in the skillet.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside to rest.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour the chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest into the skillet and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and let it bathe in the zesty broth for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken beforehand in lemon juice and garlic. This dish can be served with rice, pasta, or roasted veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 80mg