Lemon Garlic Chicken
A simple yet incredibly flavorful lemon garlic chicken recipe that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts are pan-seared to perfection with a zesty lemon and garlic sauce.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the lemon juice and chicken broth. Stir in the butter and oregano. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has slightly thickened.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat with the lemon garlic sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve this lemon garlic chicken with rice, pasta, or a side of roasted vegetables for a complete meal.