Classic Lemon Garlic Chicken

OverviewA, skillet-fried chicken with a zesty lemon glaze and savory garlic. Quick to prepare and family.

Servings

4

Prep Time

minutes

Time

20 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes### Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless breasts
• Salt black, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• cloves garlic,
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
  -14 cup fresh lemon juice- Zest of 1 lemon- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano or1 tablespoon fresh (optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Pat the chicken dry and season on both with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. the chicken andar 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add garlic sauté for about 30 until fragrant.
   . in chicken stock lemon juice, scraping up any browned from the bottom of the.
4. Stir in lemon zest butter, and oregano or thyme if using.mer 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
5. Return the chicken to the, coating with the sauce. Cook1–2 minutes to through.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Side Suggestions

• Steamed vegetables (green or broccoli)
• Roasted potatoes or a simple quinoa
• A light salad with cucumber and cherry tomatoes

Tips

• For a richer flavor, substitute half of the stock with white wine.
  If the sauce reduces too quickly, add a splash of water or more stock to reach desired consistency.

Nutritional Information (approximate)

Calories: 320 per serving

• Protein: g
• Carbohydrates: 7 g
• Fat: 14 g
• Fiber: 1 g

Variations

• Adders a briny.
• Swap lemon with lime for citrus twist.
• Use chicken thighs instead of for juicier results.