Lemon Chicken 

This Lemon Chicken recipe is a simple and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a bright, tangy lemon sauce. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner but elegant enough to serve for guests. The combination of garlic, lemon juice, and chicken broth creates a delicious sauce that complements the juicy chicken perfectly.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1-2 lemons)

• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

• 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

1. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir and bring the mixture to a simmer.

6. If you want a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl to make a slurry, then add it to the skillet. Stir until the sauce thickens.

7. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon some sauce over the top, and cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.

8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve.

Nutrients (Approximate per serving)

• Calories: 280 kcal

• Protein: 35g

• Fat: 12g

• Carbohydrates: 4g

• Fiber: 0.5g

• Sugar: 1g