Healthy Lemon Garlic Chicken
A quick and healthy lemon garlic chicken recipe made in one pan with fresh lemon juice, garlic, and herbs. A light, flavorful dinner ready in about 25 minutes.
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $7-$12
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet (10–12 inch) Used to sear the chicken and cook the lemon garlic sauce. A cast-iron or stainless steel skillet works best for even heat and good browning.
- 1 Cutting Board For safely preparing the chicken, garlic, and lemon
- 1 Chef’s Knife Needed for mincing garlic and slicing lemon.
- 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons To measure ingredients like olive oil, lemon juice, and broth accurately.
- 1 Tongs or Spatula Helpful for flipping the chicken while it cooks.
- 1 Garlic Press (optional) Makes quick work of mincing fresh garlic.
- 1 Instant-Read Meat Thermometer (recommended) Ensures the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F before serving.
Ingredients
- 2 Large Chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 Large Lemon
- 1/2 cup Chicken broth
- 1 tsp Paprika
- Salt & pepper (to your taste)
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.2 Large Chicken breasts, Salt & pepper (to your taste), 1 tsp Paprika
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.2 tbsp Olive oil
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4–5 minutes on each side until lightly golden.2 Large Chicken breasts
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.4 cloves Garlic
- Pour in the fresh lemon juice and chicken broth. Stir gently to combine.1 Large Lemon, 1/2 cup Chicken broth
- Reduce heat to medium-low and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 5–7 minutes until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.2 Large Chicken breasts, 1 Large Lemon
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.1 tbsp Fresh parsley
- Serve warm with lemon slices and spoon the lemon garlic sauce over the chicken before serving.1 Large Lemon
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and garlic for about 30 minutes before cooking.
Cooking Method: Skillet / Stovetop
Diet: Healthy, High Protein
• For even cooking, pound thicker chicken breasts to an even thickness before cooking.
• Fresh lemon juice provides the best flavor for this recipe.
• Chicken thighs can be substituted for chicken breasts if preferred.
• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a slight kick of heat.
• Fresh lemon juice provides the best flavor for this recipe.
• Chicken thighs can be substituted for chicken breasts if preferred.
• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a slight kick of heat.