Description
This Lemon Garlic Chicken is a flavorful and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken breasts are tender, juicy, and coated with a delicious garlic lemon sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the Parmesan cheese, flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Coat each chicken breast in the mixture until well coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet and cook the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the same skillet with melted butter and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping the bottom of the pan.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (165°F or 74°C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta or a fresh salad.
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil mixture for a few hours before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg