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Skillet Lemon Chicken - one pan chicken that is pan-fried to a golden perfection in a buttery lemon sauce. Easy lemon chicken recipe that is perfect for dinner.
How To Make Lemon Chicken
I got a big bag of homegrown lemons from my good friend recently and decided to make this easy and amazing lemon chicken.
I love the light and citrusy flavors of lemon juice, and the natural tastes of the chicken intermingle together with it. It is absolutely delicious.
You can use chicken thighs or chicken breast, or even whole cut up chicken. First, season the chicken with a bit of salt and black pepper, then pan-fry to golden perfection on both sides.
Prepare the lemon sauce by using chicken broth and lemon juice. Finally, let the chicken simmer in the sauce. It’s that easy!
Ingredients For Lemon Chicken Recipe
- Chicken thighs
- Unsalted butter
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Chicken broth
- White wine
- Lemon juice
- Parsley
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it’s possible for lemon juice to dry out chicken. However, with the use of oil, it counters the drying effect of lemon juice. If this still does not work, feel free to use lemon pepper or lemon zest.
Marinate no longer than 2 hours, because the lemon juice can work against the texture. It is recommended to not marinate for this recipe.
This recipe has 585 calories per serving.
What To Serve With Skillet Lemon Chicken
This dish is best served with pasta or rice. For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.
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Skillet Lemon Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (1kg) chicken thighs
- salt
- ground black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, lightly smashed
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet and grease it with olive oil. Pan-fry the chicken on both sides until nicely browned, but not cooked through. Set aside on a plate.
- Add the butter to the skillet and sauté the garlic. Return the chicken to the skillet (including the juices that have accumulated), followed by the chicken broth, wine, lemon juice, and salt.
- Lower the heat, cover the skillet, and let it cook for about 10 minutes, turning the chicken over at the 5-minute mark. Top with chopped parsley, turn off the heat, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I was looking for something to do with 2 lb of skinless, boneless chicken breasts I had that were at the use or lose date in my fridge. As they were three large breasts I cut each in half and dusted them lightly in flour before first browning them to make up for no skin to brown. Followed the rest of the recipe to the letter though…turned out just delicious, a recipe that’s definitely been added to our regular go to easy dinner recipe collection. Tender and juicy, and the garlic cloves turn out soft and buttery, do sauté them enough to soften and lightly brown them and eat them with the chicken!
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Can I not add wine or beer?
It’s fine.
Can chicken breasts and wings be used?
Yes.
Bogus. Picture shows cloves of garlic in the pan. No garlic mentioned in the recipe.
HHH, the recipe clearly stated that 6 cloves garlic, lightly smashed.
I am only interested in Recipes, I am looking for DARK BEEF CURRY RECIPES. I am not interested in any thing else.
Thank you
Hi,
What can I use instead of white wine?
Beer
I made it last night, very good and easy. Husband asked me to make again soon. Thanks Bee.
That Sounds Delicious,these looks perfect recipe,i want to try this once in my home..
Love that you have included Nutritional Facts! Very nice and helpful addition! Thank you!
Excellent! Family requested I make this one again!
Hi Tina, thanks for trying my lemon chicken recipe. :)