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Lemon Chicken Breast

Juicy Lemon Garlic Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 370
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat chicken dry, season both sides with salt and pepper, and pound thick ends to an even ½ inch if needed.
  2. Sear chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side until deeply golden and 165°F (74°C). Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, cook garlic 30 seconds, then stir in broth, lemon juice, and zest. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Off heat, whisk in cold butter until glossy.
  4. Return chicken and any juices to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and warm 1 minute over low heat. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Notes

If using extra-large chicken breasts, slice them horizontally into cutlets and reduce sear time to about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Let the chicken rest a few minutes off the heat before returning it to the sauce; this helps keep it juicy.