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This Lemon and Garlic Chicken is packed with flavor! Made in one skillet, this succulent pan fried chicken is covered in a zesty garlic and lemon sauce. It’s such an easy and delicious weeknight meal.

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This one pan Lemon and Garlic Chicken can be easily whipped up and it’s so flavorful! Crispy edged chicken in a buttery garlic and lemon sauce, what’s not to love! Serve this with your favorite sides for a protein packed and delicious weeknight meal!

Looking for other delicious chicken recipes? Why not also try my Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Recipe and my Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole!

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Why you’ll love this Lemon and Garlic Chicken

  • A delicious homemade garlic and lemon sauce. This zesty, buttery garlic and lemon sauce is made with chicken broth. It really brings the flavor, perfect with chicken!
  • Crispy edged chicken. These chicken breasts are dusted in flour then pan fried, giving them a crispy tinged outside while staying succulent and tender in the middle.
  • An easy skillet chicken recipe. This 30 minute weeknight meal comes together so easily with only a handful of ingredients needed.

Ingredients you’ll need

  • Chicken Breasts
  • Butter
  • Flour
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Paprika
  • Garlic Powder
  • Lemon Garlic Sauce: Garlic, butter, chicken broth, lemon juice, parsley.
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How to make Lemon and Garlic Chicken

  • Coat the chicken – In a bowl, coat your sliced chicken breasts in the flour mixture.
Top down shot of chicken in flour.
  • Pan sear – In a non stick skillet with oil pan sear the chicken for 5 mins per side. Then set aside
Top down view of chicken breasts in a skillet.
  • Make the sauce – In the same skillet, add your sauce ingredients and simmer.
Garlic and lemon sauce simmering in a pot
  • Then add the chicken back to the skillet. Garnish, serve and enjoy!
Top down view of chicken with sauce in a skillet.

Recipe notes and tips

  • If you like parmesan cheese, you can dip the chicken in the flour mixture, then egg wash and then some parmesan cheese to make a parmesan crusted chicken.
  • If you would like to make this healthier, you can pan sear the chicken breast with the spices only and omit the flour.
  • If the chicken crust begins to brown too quickly you can reduce the heat, allowing the chicken to fully cook through.
  • You can add lemon zest if you like to add a more zesty lemon flavor to the meal.
  • You can make this dish creamy by adding 1/4 cup of heavy cream when you add the broth.
  • Pair with any vegetable or side dish like rice and potatoes.
  • If you like veggies, you can always blanche them and add into the chicken dish towards the end when you add the chicken.

Which cut of chicken is best?

I used chicken breast but you can substitute chicken breast with boneless chicken thighs. The cooking time will vary, make sure it’s cooked though completely by using an instant read thermometer to check. 

What to serve with this Lemon and Garlic Chicken

This easy chicken recipe goes well with all kinds of sides, from pasta, to potatoes, veggies and more! Here’s some more ideas:

Can I make this ahead of time?

If you want to prep dinner in advance, slice the chicken and add it to the flour mix, cover and refrigerate until you are ready for them. When ready, simply continue with the remaining recipe instructions.

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5 from 2 votes

Easy Lemon & Garlic Chicken

By: Mariam Ezzeddine
This Lemon and Garlic Chicken is packed with flavor! Made on one skillet, succulent pan fried chicken is covered in a zesty garlic and lemon sauce.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients 

Chicken

  • 2 large chicken breast
  • 3 tbsps. butter, salted
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Lemon Garlic Sauce

  • 4-6 cloves garlic, finely chopped or mined
  • 4-6 cloves garlic, whole, (optional)
  • 1 tbsp. butter, salted
  • 1 cup chicken broth, low sodium
  • 3 tbsps. parsley, chopped
  • 1 whole lemon, juiced, about 1/4 cup
  • salt , OPTIONAL, to taste only

Instructions 

  • Cut the chicken breast in half lengthwise and lightly beat it with a meat mallet until you get an even thickness on all the pieces.
  • In a bowl combine the flour, paprika, black pepper and garlic powder. Mix well and coat the chicken with the flour mixture.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet on medium
    heat and melt 3 tbsps. of butter. Pan sear the chicken on each side for 5 minutes until the chicken is golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp. of butter and pan sear the whole and minced garlic together until fragrant.
  • Add in the chicken broth and simmer for about a minute to deglaze the pan. Then add in the chopped parsley. Cook for another couple of minutes and add in the lemon juice. Use less if you prefer. Taste to your preference. Simmer for about a minute.
  • Return the chicken back to the pan and coat well with the lemon garlic sauce. Add some lemon slices and simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes for the sauce to thicken up a little more and the chicken to reheat and cook through.
  • Remove from the heat, garnish with more parsley and lemon slices if desired.

Notes

  • If you like parmesan cheese, you can dip the chicken in the flour mixture, then egg wash and then some parmesan cheese to make a parmesan crusted chicken.
  • If you would like to make this healthier, you can pan sear the chicken breast with the spices only and omit the flour.
  • If the chicken crust begins to brown too quickly you can reduce the heat, allowing the chicken to fully cook through.
  • You can add lemon zest if you like to add a more zesty lemon flavor to the meal.
  • You can make this dish creamy by adding 1/4 cup of heavy cream when you add the broth.
  • Pair with any vegetable or side dish like rice and potatoes.
  • If you like veggies, you can always blanche them and add into the chicken dish towards the end when you add the chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 700mg | Potassium: 621mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1944IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg
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2 Comments

  1. I’m not a huge fan of pepper, and this was too much pepper for me, but my boyfriend thought it was just the right amount. Vary depending on your personal pepper preferences. I was also concerned that this recipes used way too much garlic powder, but I went with it, and it was great. Very tasty, very flavorful, and very easy to make. High marks.

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