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30-Minute Lemon Chicken

A zesty and bright dish of tender chicken combined with a tangy lemon-garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Preparation
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Feel free to use gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cooking Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 lemons Juice of
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth Can substitute with vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, ensuring an even coating.
  3. Coat the chicken in grated Parmesan cheese.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt butter.
  2. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the lemon juice and chicken broth, stirring to scrape up any flavorful browned bits.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, allowing it to soak in the sauce for a minute.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 38gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 750mgSugar: 2g

Notes

To ensure your chicken gets a perfect golden crust, do not overcrowd the skillet. Let your chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking to retain juices. Serve the chicken drizzled with lemon sauce and garnished with parsley. Pairs well with roasted vegetables or over rice or pasta.

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