Lemon Garlic Chicken
Lemon Garlic Chicken is chicken breasts flavored with a blend of parsley, Italian seasoning, and lemon zest, then pan-fried in butter with garlic and lemon juice. It's an easy, yet delicious way to serve tender, flavorful chicken that the entire family will love. And, you can have dinner on the table in about 30 minutes!
3 Servings
| Nutrition (1 serv.) | Amount | Nutrition (1 serv.) | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 570 kcal | Sugar | – |
| Carbs | – | Cholesterol | – |
| Protein | – | Sodium | – |
| Fat | – | Fiber | – |
| Sugar | – | ||
| Cholesterol | – | ||
| Sodium | – | ||
| Fiber | – |
Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 15 min Total Time: 25 min
Ingredients
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness
¼ cup (53 g) extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large lemon, juiced (about ¼ cup juice)
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Use a sharp knife to make 4-5 cross-hatch cuts on one side of each chicken breast, ensuring not to cut all the way through.
In a small bowl, combine oil, parsley, Italian seasoning, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
Rub the seasoning mixture evenly into each chicken breast, making sure to season between the cross-hatch cuts as well.
To a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, add butter. Once the butter has melted, add chicken, cross-hatch side up, and cook for 5 minutes, basting with the butter every few minutes. Flip and repeat on the opposite side, until cooked through and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. (Depending on the size of the chicken breasts, cooking times may vary.)
Flip the chicken over, cross-hatch side up. Add lemon juice and garlic. Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes, cooking garlic and combining the sauce.
Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.