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Four pieces of golden brown Easy Lemon Garlic Chicken Skillet coated in bright yellow sauce and fresh parsley.

Easy Lemon Garlic Chicken Skillet

This recipe provides instructions for making a simple chicken dish seasoned with lemon and garlic, cooked in a skillet.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp butter cold
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C).
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let it burn.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  7. Bring the liquid to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes, allowing it to reduce slightly.
  8. Remove the skillet from the heat. Whisk in the cold butter, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  9. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

You can serve this chicken with rice or steamed vegetables to complete the meal.

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