Lemon Garlic Chicken Skillet
Bright, juicy chicken with a garlicky lemon pan sauce. On the table in about 30 minutes.
30 minPrep 10Cook 20 4 servings
weeknight30-minone-panchicken
Source Fernanda's kitchen
Steps
- 1Pat chicken dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- 2Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Brown chicken 4–5 minutes per side; set aside.
- 3Lower heat, add minced garlic, and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4Add broth and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2 minutes.
- 5Return chicken to the pan and simmer until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- 6Finish with lemon zest and chopped parsley. Serve with rice or crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbBoneless chicken thighs
- 4Garlic cloves
- 1Lemon
- 1/2 cupChicken broth
- 2 tbspOlive oil
- 2 tbspFresh parsley
- to tasteSalt & pepper
Family notes
Family favorite on busy Tuesdays. Kids like it with extra lemon wedges.
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