Herbed Lemon Chicken Skillet
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Categories: Healthy Meals & Comfort Food
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of herbed lemon chicken, where tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection and bathed in a zesty lemon herb sauce. This stovetop dish is a delightful balance of savory and citrusy notes that will tantalize your taste buds.
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Directions:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and paprika.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
- Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Serve the herbed lemon chicken hot with your favorite sides.