Lemon and garlic chicken with cherry tomatoes is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of tangy lemon, savory garlic, and juicy cherry tomatoes creates a delicious and aromatic dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. This recipe is also a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and healthy meal that the whole family will love.
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LEMON AND GARLIC CHICKEN WITH CHERRY TOMATOES
This is a summery dish to make in the middle of a cold winter (or early spring), but you can find decent cherry tomatoes even now, from Florida or from Mexico. I marinate the breasts in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and rosemary before I pound them. This makes them very flavorful, a great savory contrast to the sweet tomato topping.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, quick, main course
Time 30m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Cut each chicken breast into 2 equal pieces (3 if they weigh 12 ounces or more) and place in the bowl. Stir together and refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes.
- Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry with paper towels (discard marinade). Place two sheets of plastic wrap (1 large sheet if you have extra-wide wrap) on your work surface, overlapping slightly, to make 1 wide sheet, and brush lightly with olive oil. Place a piece of chicken in the middle of plastic sheet and brush lightly with oil. Cover the chicken with another wide layer of plastic wrap. Working from the center to the outside, pound chicken breast with the flat side of a meat tenderizer until about 1/4 inch thick. (Don't pound too hard or you'll tear the meat. If that happens it won't be the end of the world, you'll just have a few pieces to cook.) Repeat with the remaining chicken breast pieces.
- Season the pounded chicken breasts with salt and pepper on one side only. Dredge lightly in the flour (you will not use all of it) and tap the breasts to remove excess.
- Turn oven on low. Heat a wide, heavy skillet over high heat and add oil. When oil is hot, place one or two pieces of chicken in the pan - however many will fit without crowding. Cook for 1 1/2 minutes, until bottom is browned in spots. Turn over and brown other side, about 1 1/2 minutes. (Do not overcook or chicken will be dry.) Transfer to a platter or sheet pan and keep warm in the oven. If there is more than a tablespoon of fat in the pan, pour some off into a jar or bowl.
- Turn heat on burner down to medium-high. Add wine to pan and stir with a wooden spoon to deglaze. Add cherry tomatoes and cook, stirring often or tossing in the pan, until they begin to shrivel and burst. Add sugar and salt and pepper to taste and continue to cook, tossing the tomatoes in the pan and stirring often, for 5 to 10 minutes, until tomatoes have collapsed but are still intact. Top chicken breasts with the tomatoes, sprinkle with parsley and with Parmesan if using, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 338, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 629 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CREAMY LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breasts, coconut oil, chicken broth, greek yogurt, lemon, garlic cloves, oregano, spinach, salt, pepper
Provided by Joey Firoben
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a large ovenproof skillet over high heat.
- Liberally season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper before transferring to the hot skillet.
- Sear the chicken 2-3 minutes per side, just until it develops a golden-brown color.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. Allow the pan to cool slightly before heating the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat.
- Toss in the garlic and sautée until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the chicken broth, yogurt, lemon juice, and oregano and stir until the mixture is smooth.
- Let the mixture reduce for a few minutes until it has thickened.
- Pour in the spinach and sprinkle over another pinch of salt. Let the greens wilt down, stirring occasionally.
- Place the chicken breasts back into the pan and transfer the pan to the oven.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve chicken on a bed of the wilted spinach and top with a drizzle of the creamy sauce.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 543 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 50 grams, Sugar 7 grams
LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN
This time-tested recipe was given to me by my sister. The garlic is sweet and tender.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, cook chicken and garlic in oil for 4-6 minutes. Add 4 tablespoons broth, wine, lemon juice, basil and oregano. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., Transfer chicken to a serving platter and keep warm. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth. Stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Spoon sauce over chicken.
Nutrition Facts :
SAUTEED CHICKEN WITH CHERRY TOMATOES
Adapted from Spices of Life by Nina Simonds.The wine and shallots make this delicious. It is quick to prepare and great for people watching their calories.
Provided by cookiedog
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat 12 inch skillet, Dutch oven or casserole with lid. Pour in oil and heat until quite hot. Line pan with a batch of chicken breasts and fry over high heat until golden brown on one side, about 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Turn over and brown other side. Remove with tongs and continue browning remaining pieces. Set chicken aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, put garlic and shallots in pan, and saute until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add oregano, white wine, salt and pepper and saute uncovered about 4 to 4 1/2 minutes, shaking pan from time to time.Add tomatoes and return chicken to pan, cover and cook about 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is done. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
- Scoop chicken out onto a platter and serve with rice or over mashed potatoes.
LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN
I made this randomly and it was delicious.
Provided by Violet Kenow
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pan-Fried
Time 25m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; place in the melted butter. Cook chicken, flipping frequently, until browned, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon garlic powder over chicken; flip and sprinkle 1 tablespoon garlic powder on second side. Cook each side for 2 minutes.
- Pour lemon juice over each side of chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 1275.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN BREASTS
Its so easy and so tasty. Serve over cooked vermicelli.
Provided by Karina Mitchell
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Lightly spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over low heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and place in skillet with garlic; cook over medium heat until browned on both sides, 10 to 12 minutes. Add chicken broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover skillet, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Transfer chicken to a serving dish, reserving liquid in skillet. Continue simmering liquid until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Pour liquid over chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.9 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 65.5 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 275.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
CREAMY GARLIC-LEMON CHICKEN
I needed an easy way to prepare my family's favorite meal, lemon chicken, and this recipe is it! My entire family loves this rich slow-cooker dish, and everyone who eats it asks for the recipe-it's a keeper. I serve the chicken over a bed of rice or couscous and spoon some of the creamy sauce over the top.-Nan Slaughter, Sammamish, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Place chicken in a 5-qt. slow cooker; pour broth mixture over chicken. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken from slow cooker; keep warm. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in cooking juices. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cream. Serve chicken and rice with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 297mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
CRISPY GARLIC CHICKEN WITH LEMON PASTA
You know they like crispy chicken. You know they like lemon pasta. Stands to reason this easy baked chicken dish will go over well with everyone!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375ºF.
- Spray rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Combine coating mix and cheeses in shaker bag. Remove 1/4 cup coating mixture; reserve for later use.
- Moisten chicken with water. Add, 1 piece at a time, to remaining coating mixture in bag; close bag, then shake gently to evenly coat chicken. Place on one side of prepared baking sheet. Top with any remaining coating mixture. Spread tomatoes onto other side of baking sheet.
- Bake 28 to 30 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt. While pasta is cooking, grate zest from 1 lemon; set aside. Squeeze juice from both lemons into small saucepan; stir in broth. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 6 to 8 min. or until slightly thickened. Add butter and lemon zest; simmer 3 to 4 min. or until butter is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring occasionally.
- Drain pasta; return to pan. Add lemon sauce; toss to coat. Add roasted tomatoes, reserved coating mixture and parsley; mix lightly. Serve topped with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 520 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 36 g
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken: For best results, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. If using chicken breasts, pound them to an even thickness to ensure even cooking.
- Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in the lemon-garlic marinade for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, will help to infuse it with flavor and make it more tender.
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as oregano, thyme, and basil, will add a burst of flavor to the dish. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use half the amount.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the chicken, be sure to not overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and becoming dry.
- Cook the chicken over medium heat: Cooking the chicken over medium heat will help to prevent it from burning and ensure that it cooks evenly throughout.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until softened: Adding the cherry tomatoes to the pan towards the end of cooking will help to burst their skins and release their juices, adding flavor to the dish.
- Serve immediately: Once the chicken and cherry tomatoes are cooked, serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
This lemon and garlic chicken with cherry tomatoes is a simple but flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is marinated in a lemony-garlic marinade, then seared until golden brown and cooked through. The cherry tomatoes add a burst of sweetness and acidity to the dish, and the fresh herbs add a touch of brightness. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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