Lemon Herb Chicken Skillet

Lemon Herb Chicken Skillet

A bright and flavorful one-pan chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts and vibrant lemon and herb notes, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
4
Time Required
30 min

Ingredients

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1 ½ lbs chicken breast
1 medium lemon
3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried thyme
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ cup chicken broth

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic. Zest half the lemon and then juice the entire lemon.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with 1 tbsp olive oil, oregano, thyme, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper.

  3. 3

    Heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, until browned and cooked through.

    5 min

  4. 4

    Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

  6. 6

    Simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Stir in remaining 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper.

    2 min

Perfect With

ricepastaroasted vegetables