Easy Lemon Chicken Skillet Recipe
This Easy Lemon Chicken Skillet is a flavorful and quick stovetop chicken dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tangy lemon and honey sauce paired with tender chicken make this dish a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, cook minced garlic, then add chicken broth, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. Simmer for 2-3 minutes. Stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer until sauce thickens slightly.
- Finish the dish: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and cook for another 2 minutes. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, couscous, or roasted vegetables.
- Chicken thighs offer more flavor and juiciness, but breasts can be used if cooked carefully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion with sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
