Lemon chicken 🍋🍗—bright, savory, and super comforting. Here’s a simple, reliable lemon chicken recipe that works great for a quick dinner.
Easy Lemon Chicken
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- Salt & black pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for light coating)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- Optional: fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prep chicken
Pat chicken dry. Season with salt and pepper, then lightly coat with flour (shake off excess). - Pan-sear
Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside. - Make sauce
In the same pan, add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Add chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits. Stir in zest and seasoning. - Simmer
Return chicken to pan. Simmer 5–7 minutes until sauce slightly thickens and chicken is cooked through. - Serve
Spoon sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.
Tips
- Chicken thighs stay extra juicy
- Add a splash of cream for a creamy lemon chicken
- Serve over rice, pasta, or with roasted veggies
If you want, I can also give you:
- a baked lemon chicken
- a slow cooker version
- or a crispy lemon chicken
Just let me know! 😊
