Best 12 Chicken With Lemon Sauce Recipes

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Chicken with lemon sauce is a classic dish that is both flavorful and versatile. The bright, tangy flavor of the lemon sauce pairs perfectly with the tender, juicy chicken, making it a popular choice for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Whether you prefer a simple pan-fried chicken with a quick lemon sauce or a more elaborate dish with roasted chicken and a creamy lemon sauce, there is a recipe out there to suit your taste. With so many variations to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect recipe for chicken with lemon sauce that will become a staple in your kitchen.

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CHICKEN BREASTS IN LEMON CREAM SAUCE



Chicken Breasts in Lemon Cream Sauce image

My family loves chicken, and this is a quick & tasty way to spruce up the everyday bird. We love this over all types of pasta.

Provided by Just Cher

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons butter, divided
12 ounces mushrooms, sliced
6 boneless chicken breasts
all-purpose flour (to dredge)
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Melt 3 tbs butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add mushrooms and saute until tender.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Sprinkle chicken with salt& pepper, dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
  • Melt remaining 3 tbs butter in skillet.
  • Add chicken and saute 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • Transfer chicken to a serving platter (keep warm).
  • Add broth to skillet, scraping up browned bits.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until reduced to approximately 3/4 cup.
  • Stir in cream and lemon juice.
  • Cook over medium heat until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in mushrooms, white pepper& salt to taste.
  • Add chicken and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until sauce is a medium thick consistency.
  • Serve over rice or noodles.

CHICKEN PICCATA WITH LEMON SAUCE



Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce image

Once you've tried this tangy, yet delicate lemon chicken piccata, you won't hesitate to make it for company. Seasoned with parmesan and parsley, the chicken cooks up golden brown, then is drizzled with a light lemon sauce. -Susan Pursell, Fountain Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth, divided
5 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a shallow dish, combine the egg substitute, 2 tablespoons wine, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic and hot pepper sauce. In another shallow dish, combine the flour, Parmesan cheese, parsley and salt. Coat chicken with flour mixture, dip in egg substitute mixture, then coat again with flour mixture., In a large nonstick skillet, brown 4 chicken breast halves in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil for 3-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm. Drain drippings. Repeat with remaining chicken and oil. Remove and keep warm., In the same pan, melt butter. Add the remaining wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, until sauce is reduced by a fourth. Drizzle over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN WITH LEMON SAUCE



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"This delicious Italian dish is easy to prepare, but it looks like you fussed," writes Brenda Hoffman of Stanton, Michigan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 eggs
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a shallow bowl, combine 4 tablespoons flour, cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs. Coat chicken with flour, then dip into egg mixture., In a large skillet, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon butter and oil over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In a small bowl, combine remaining, salt and pepper; stir in broth until smooth. Add apple juice to the skillet, stirring to loosen any browned bits. Stir broth mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened., Stir in lemon juice; cook for 1 minute. Add parsley and remaining butter; cook and stir until butter is melted. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 calories, Fat 30g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 329mg cholesterol, Sodium 1670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

CHICKEN WITH CHUNKY LEMON SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 whole chicken, cut-up into 8 pieces
6 lemons
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh minced Italian parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Season the chicken and place chicken pieces, skin side down, onto a broiler pan. Broil the chicken, turning the pieces over once, cooking until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Slice off 1 end of each of 3 lemons. With a sharp knife, supreme lemons: in a downward motion, peel away rind and pith. Separate segments of lemon wedges from skin and put in a bowl. Squeeze out juice from leftover skins. Juice the other 3 lemons into same bowl. Add oil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Once chicken is cooked, remove from the broiler and cover with sauce. Return to broiler and cook for 5 minutes. Remove and serve.

CHICKEN WITH A LEMON HERB SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, peeled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • For the Chicken: Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the skillet. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper on the smooth side of each breast. Place in the skillet seasoned side down and cook without disturbing until brown and crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season the top side of the chicken and flip. Cook 1 minute over the burner; then transfer the skillet to the oven until chicken registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 6 to 8 minutes more. Place on a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • For the sauce: smash the garlic clove, sprinkle with the salt, and with the side of a large knife, mash and smear the mixture to a coarse paste. Transfer to a blender with the parsley, mint, pepper, lemon zest, and juice. Pulse until coarsely chopped and then slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Pour into a small bowl and adjust seasoning. Deglaze pan with the sauce, if desired, and serve with the chicken.

CHICKEN WITH LEMON-BASIL SAUCE



Chicken with Lemon-Basil Sauce image

An easy Chicken with Lemon-Basil Sauce recipe

Categories     Chicken     Poultry     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Lemon     Basil

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon (packed) grated lemon peel
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes Per side. Transfer chicken to platter; tent with foil.
  • Add lemon juice, garlic and lemon peel to same skillet. Stir over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chicken broth; boil until reduced to sauce consistency, about 8 minutes. Mix basil into sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.

CHICKEN WITH A LEMON HERB SAUCE



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This recipe (I think) is from Semi-Homemade Cooking, that show with Sandra Lee, the queen of "70% store-bought, 30% homemade, you take all the credit" fame. Her recipes are right up my alley because I can use all the help in the kitchen I can get to make things quick, but I still want them to be delicious and "homemade". As always, I'm leery about the recipes on tv because you never know if they're going to be edible or not. But the lemon herb sauce was great, especially since I served this chicken and sauce with angel hair pasta and I think that even if you chose to only make the sauce and serve over noodles, you'd still get raves. I adjusted some of the prep.

Provided by Redneck Epicurean

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/3 cup chopped of fresh mint
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the skillet.
  • Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper on the smooth side of each breast.
  • Place in the skillet seasoned side down and cook without disturbing until brown and crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Season the top side of the chicken and flip.
  • Cook 1 minute over the burner; then transfer the skillet to the oven until chicken registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 6 to 8 minutes more.
  • Place on a cutting board and let rest.
  • For the sauce, smash the garlic clove, sprinkle with the salt, and with the side of a large knife, mash and smear the mixture to a coarse paste.
  • Transfer to a blender with the parsley, mint, pepper, lemon zest, and juice.
  • Pulse until coarsely chopped and then slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
  • Pour into the skillet and deglaze the pan with the sauce.
  • Slice the chicken into small strips or shred and place back in the skillet.
  • Heat over medium until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.5, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 229.6, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 27.9

CHICKEN TENDERS WITH CREAMY LEMON-GARLIC SAUCE



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This creamy Alfredo-type chicken dish has become a favorite of my family. My daughter requests it constantly served over bow tie pasta. You can also serve it with rice.

Provided by Mark S.

Categories     Meat and Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Tenders Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ pounds chicken tenders
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon butter
5 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
½ cup dry white wine
2 cups chicken stock
½ cup half-and-half
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Season flour with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken tenders in flour mixture until coated.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it.
  • Pour wine into the pan and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add chicken stock and cook until sauce has reduced, about 10 minutes. Add half-and-half, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice; let reduce for 10 more minutes.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to the pan. Add chicken and allow to heat through, about 10 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 82.1 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 518.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CHICKEN WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE



Chicken with Lemon-Caper Sauce image

A rich chicken dish, perfect for a special meal.

Provided by ALISSASMOM

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pinch salt
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup dry white wine
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Mix together salt and flour in a small dish or plastic bag, then coat chicken and shake off excess. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Shake excess flour from chicken, then brown in hot oil until both sides are golden-brown, and the inside has turned white and firm, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Remove the chicken, and set aside in a warm place. Pour white wine into the skillet, and allow to boil as you dissolve the cooked bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the lemon juice, and allow to come to a boil, cook for a few minutes until reduced by half.
  • Sprinkle the cubed butter into the boiling sauce. Swirl and shake the pan vigorously to dissolve the butter, thus thickening the sauce. The butter must never come to rest, or the sauce will separate and become oily. Once the butter has completely incorporated, remove from heat and stir in capers.
  • To serve, pour lemon-caper sauce over the chicken, and serve with a wedge of lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 661.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 159.8 mg, Fat 39 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 43.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.1 g, Sodium 372 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH LEMON SAUCE



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Some simple ingredients plus a little bit of planning can turn a great dinner into two. Use the leftover chicken half to make Pasta with Chicken and Peas the next day.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 chicken halves (3 to 4 pounds total)
Salt and pepper
1 1/4 cups dry white wine
3/4 cup canned reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large roasting pan with a rack, cook chicken, skin side up, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165 degrees, about 45 minutes. Remove chicken and rack.
  • Make sauce: Pour pan juices into a measuring cup; skim off fat. In pan, cook wine over medium-high, scraping up bits, until reduced by a fourth, 4 to 6 minutes. Add broth, lemon juice, and pan juices. Cook until reduced by a fourth, 5 minutes. Stir in oregano. Add water, if needed, to make 1 1/2 cups.
  • Serve 2 chicken halves with 1/2 cup of the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 g, Fat 19 g, Protein 37 g

CHINESE TAKE-AWAY-STYLE LEMON CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Chinese Take-Away-Style Lemon Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken breast, lemon zest, garlic, soy sauce, salt, pepper, flour, eggs, panko breadcrumbs, oil, chicken stock, lemon zest, lemon, sugar, water, corn flour

Provided by Evelyn Liu

Categories     Dinner

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 16

¼ lb chicken breast, diced
½ lemon lemon zest
1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon soy sauce
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
½ cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 cups oil
¼ cup chicken stock
½ lemon lemon zest
1 lemon, juiced
4 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon water
½ tablespoon corn flour

Steps:

  • Combine all marinade ingredients with the chicken breast and leave for 20 minutes.
  • Coat the chicken breast first in flour, then eggs, and finally panko breadcrumbs.
  • In a medium-sized saucepan heat the oil to 325˚F (170°C),
  • Deep fry the breaded chicken for about 3-4 minutes until the coating is golden brown.
  • In a small frying pan, combine the chicken stock, lemon juice, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Mix the corn flour with the water, then add the mixture to the frying pan to thicken the sauce.
  • Add the chicken to the frying pan and coat with the lemon sauce.
  • Serve on top of rice. (We garnished ours with green onions and sesame seeds.)
  • Nutrition Calories: 4856 Fat: 436 grams Carbs: 188 grams Fiber: 9 grams Sugars: 47 grams Protein: 66 grams
  • Enjoy!

CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Lemon Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, flour, butter, olive oil, chicken stock, heavy cream, salt, pepper, lemon, lemon, fresh parsley

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 cup flour
1 ½ tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ¼ cups chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 lemon, juiced
1 lemon, sliced
fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • On a cutting board, cut the chicken breasts in half, widthwise.
  • Lay chicken flat and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Gently coat the chicken pieces in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  • Heat a skillet on medium-high heat and add the butter and oil, swirling together to coat the pan.
  • Place the chicken breasts into the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Flip the chicken and cook the other side, another 3-5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Pour ¼ cup (60 ml) of the chicken stock in the pan and scrape up any bits that may have stuck to the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the rest of the stock and the cream and stir.
  • Season with salt and pepper, and add the lemon juice.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes. Add the chicken back to the pan and top with sliced lemons.
  • Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  • Remove from heat. Sauce will thicken as it cools.
  • Serve with parsley and extra sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 6 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs work best for this recipe. If you're using chicken breasts, pound them to an even thickness so they cook evenly.
  • Use fresh lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice is essential for this recipe. Bottled lemon juice will not give you the same bright, tangy flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and will make it more likely to stick.
  • Cook the chicken over medium-high heat: Medium-high heat is the best temperature for searing the chicken. This will help to create a golden brown crust and will prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Reduce the sauce until it's thick and syrupy: The sauce for this recipe should be thick and syrupy. To achieve this, reduce the sauce over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or until it has reduced by about half.

Conclusion:

This chicken with lemon sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is bright and tangy. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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