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Lemon Garlic Chicken

Lemon Garlic Chicken


  • Author: easysweetmeal
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Juicy pan-seared chicken in a zesty lemon-garlic sauce with a hint of honey—bright, savory, and ready in 30 minutes!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • ¼ cup chicken broth

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon honey (for balance)

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • Fresh parsley, chopped

  • Lemon slices


Instructions

1. Season and Sear the Chicken

  • Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.

  • Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

  • Add the chicken and sear for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

  • Transfer chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil.

2. Make the Lemon Garlic Sauce

  • In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the minced garlic.

  • Cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant—avoid burning.

  • Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, honey, and Italian seasoning.

  • Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.

3. Finish the Dish

  • Return the seared chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top.

  • Simmer for 3–4 minutes to allow flavors to meld and chicken to reheat.

4. Garnish and Serve

  • Remove from heat.

  • Garnish with chopped parsley and fresh lemon slices for a pop of color and citrusy aroma.

  • Serve hot with your favorite side dishes.

Notes

This lemon garlic chicken recipe is perfect for meal prep, easy weeknight dinners, or light entertaining. Its simplicity makes it a go-to in any season—and the zesty sauce is so good you’ll want to drizzle it on everything.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American