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Lemon Chicken Recipe

This Lemon Chicken Recipe is a bright and flavorful dish made with tender chicken simmered in a zesty lemon garlic sauce. It’s one of the best Easy Lemon Chicken meals for quick dinners, combining fresh citrus flavor with savory goodness. Perfect for weeknights, this dish is a lighter option among Lemon Recipes Dinner and can easily be adapted into Lemon Butter Chicken or even Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken for a richer variation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and honey, stirring well.
  5. Add lemon zest and let the sauce simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly reduced.
  6. Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over it.
  7. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to combine flavors.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • For a baked version, turn this into Baked Lemon Chicken Breast by finishing in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10–15 minutes.
  • Add a splash of cream to create a rich Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken variation.
  • This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or vegetables for a complete meal.
  • You can also make it sweeter by increasing honey for a flavor similar to Honey Chicken Recipes.