Best 8 Easy Lovely Lemon Chicken Recipes

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EASY LEMON CHICKEN



Easy Lemon Chicken image

This recipe is a family favorite. I have two very picky eaters in my house, and they simply cannot get enough of this dish!

Provided by Melanie2590

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 -5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
2 lemons, juice of
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Dredge chicken in flour.
  • In medium skillet, melt butter and oil until it sizzles.
  • Saute chicken until cooked through.
  • Remove chicken and set aside.
  • Add lemon juice to chicken stock and whisk into skillet.
  • Whisk in flour and cook until mixture boils.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and return chicken to skillet to heat through.
  • Cook until sauce is desired consistency.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.4, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 67, Sodium 399.8, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 24.3

EASY CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN



Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken image

This dish is a snap to prepare but always hits the spot at my house. The creamy sauce with a hint of lemon keeps the chicken moist and delicious. Serve over pasta or rice.

Provided by Jess Staldine

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup salted butter
6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 cup half-and-half
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Place in a baking dish.
  • Stir lemon juice and zest into the leftover butter in the pan, and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in half-and-half slowly. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese until sauce is smooth. Pour sauce over chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 126.1 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 283.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

EASY BAKED LEMON CHICKEN



Easy Baked Lemon Chicken image

This is a wonderful and very easy chicken dish. Everything is in one pan so it makes for easy cleanup. Goes great with mashed potatoes or rice.

Provided by SANDI149

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ cup water
½ cup olive oil
2 lemons, juiced
½ cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon paprika
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Arrange chicken breasts in a large baking dish. Pour water, olive oil, and lemon juice over chicken; sprinkle with bread crumbs, garlic powder, parsley, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and cut a few slits in foil to vent.
  • Bake chicken breasts in preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 129.2 mg, Fat 42.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 50.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 248.9 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

LOVELY LEMON CHICKEN



Lovely Lemon Chicken image

This lovely lemon chicken can be served with mashed potatoes, corn or green beans, and a salad. The lemony sauce tastes delicious mixed with a salad.

Provided by LoveActually

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves
4 lemons, cut in half
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons paprika
2 ½ cups water, divided
1 cube chicken bouillon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken breasts, skin-side up, in baking dish. Season chicken with 1/2 the salt, 1/2 the pepper, 1/2 the garlic powder, 1/2 the onion powder, and 1/2 the paprika, respectively. Turn the chicken over and season with remaining salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, the paprika, respectively. Squeeze lemons over the chicken; discard lemons and add 1 cup water to the baking dish.
  • Bake chicken in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  • Stir remaining 1 1/2 cups water and chicken bouillon together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Pour bouillon mixture over chicken. Flip chicken skin-side up. Continue baking chicken in the oven until skin is golden and crispy, and the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 126.7 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 46.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 692.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

FLAVORFUL LEMON CHICKEN



Flavorful Lemon Chicken image

This easy and attractive meal is bound to become a staple in your home. Made with everyday ingredients, there's nothing complicated or fancy about this great find. -Elizabeth Hokanson, Arborg, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/4 cup boiling water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1-1/2 cups sour cream
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
Hot cooked brown rice, optional

Steps:

  • Combine the oregano, seasoned salt and pepper; rub over chicken. Place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. , In a small bowl, dissolve bouillon in boiling water. Stir in lemon juice and garlic. Pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours., Remove chicken and keep warm. Stir in sour cream and parsley; cover and cook until heated through, about 15 minutes. Serve chicken with sauce and, if desired, rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 509mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.

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!

EASY LEMON CHICKEN



Easy Lemon Chicken image

Very easy way to prepare chicken.It comes out nice and brown and very moist. This is my husbands favorite chicken dish.

Provided by jean1

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 whole chicken (cut thru back to lay flat)
lemon juice
oregano
garlic powder

Steps:

  • Cut chicken thru the back part way to lay flat in a 13x9 inch casserole dish.
  • Pour lemon juice over chicken, about 1/4" juice in pan.
  • Add spices on top of chicken.
  • Refrigerate for about 1 hour,turning once.
  • Bake at 350 uncovered for 1 hour,covered for 1 hour.
  • Pour juices over chicken when serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.7, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 115, Sodium 107.3, Protein 28.5

LEMON-LIME CHICKEN



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I've served this main dish numerous times for dinner guests and have received many compliments. In fact, every time I make it for my husband, he'll comment, "This is the best chicken I've ever had."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons each lemon juice and lime juice
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a shallow glass dish. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over chicken. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain, discarding marinade. Grill chicken over medium-hot heat, turning once, until juices run clear, about 15-18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

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