{"id":2081794,"date":"2024-11-19T11:51:27","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T06:46:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=recipe&p=2081794"},"modified":"2024-12-06T12:07:08","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T18:07:08","slug":"lemon-chicken","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/lemon-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"Lemon Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"
Lemon chicken was one of my favorite dishes growing up. The tangy chicken cutlets were crispy on the outside and juicy and full of flavor on the inside. For us kids, it was just a meal we loved, but for my mom it was an easy chicken dinner<\/a> she could make ahead on busy days, knowing her kids would have a nourishing, homemade meal when they got home.<\/p>\n To make this lemon chicken recipe, seasoned chicken breasts are dredged in flour and seared until golden brown. They’re finished in a quick pan sauce of butter, chicken broth, lemon zest and lemon juice. Serve it right away or make it ahead for family dinner like my mom did.<\/p>\n Season the chicken with 1\/2 teaspoon of salt, 1\/4 teaspoon of pepper and 1\/4 teaspoon of garlic powder. Then, dredge the seasoned chicken pieces in flour and shake off any excess.<\/p>\n In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Once it’s hot, carefully place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook them until they’re golden brown, about four to five minutes per side. Set the chicken on a plate and keep it warm.<\/p>\n In the same pan, add the butter, chicken broth, lemon juice and zest, and the remaining 1\/2 teaspoon salt and 1\/4 teaspoon pepper. Simmer for two to three minutes.<\/p>\n Place the chicken back in the skillet and continue cooking for another two to three minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165\u00b0F. If desired, sprinkle the chicken with chopped parsley and thyme and serve it with lemon slices.<\/p>\n Store leftover lemon chicken and the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge.<\/p>\n Lemon chicken will last up to four days when stored properly in the fridge.<\/p>\n Reheat lemon chicken in a saucepan for about 8 to 10 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the chicken is warmed through. You can also reheat leftovers in the microwave, or slowly in the oven.<\/p>\n If you want to use a different cut of chicken<\/a>, try making this recipe with chicken thighs, which always stay moist. You can also use bone-in chicken, but consider finishing cooking the recipe in the oven since it will take longer to cook than boneless chicken.<\/p>\n Lemon chicken makes a great entree when rounded out with some vegetables and a starch. Serve it with roasted potatoes or rice, and some green beans<\/a> or broccoli. It would also go well with a green salad and some garlic bread<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bottled lemon juice is great for certain things, but you definitely want to use fresh lemon juice for this chicken. It will give the sauce the best flavor possible\u2014plus, that way, you can get the zest as well, which is another important ingredient for this recipe.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This lemon chicken makes a great weeknight dinner that comes together in just one pan. 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Can you use other cuts of chicken for lemon chicken?<\/h3>\n
What can you serve with lemon chicken?<\/h3>\n
Can you use bottled lemon juice for lemon chicken?<\/h3>\n