Best 9 Lemony Chicken Breast Recipes

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Lemon chicken breast is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be prepared in a variety of ways. Traditionally made with chicken breasts that are lightly coated in flour and then seared or baked, this recipe can be tweaked to include a variety of spices, herbs, and vegetables, making it a great option for weeknight meals or special occasions. The bright, tangy flavor of lemon pairs perfectly with the tender chicken and creates a dish that is both satisfying and refreshing. With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious lemony chicken breast at home.

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BAKED LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS



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Lemon chicken baked in a wonderful lemon juice sauce. Great served over rice.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 3h55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 lemons, juiced
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic salt
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 (6 ounce) skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts, split

Steps:

  • Mix butter, lemon juice, paprika, oregano, garlic salt, salt, and pepper together in a bowl or resealable bag. Add chicken breasts and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a baking dish, skin-side up. Pour marinade around the chicken.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers and 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 447.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 156.6 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 35.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 578.1 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

LEMONY CHICKEN



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Lemony chicken that is sure to please!

Provided by Melanie Greer

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup olive oil
½ cup all-purpose flour, or more if needed
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt to taste
¼ cup white wine
2 large lemon, juiced
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup drained capers
1 large lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the flour in a shallow bowl. Season the chicken breasts with salt, then gently press into the flour to coat; shake off the excess flour. Arrange the chicken in the skillet. Cook until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes on each side. Add the white wine and lemon juice. Continue cooking until the chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center and the cooking liquid is reduced by half, 5 to 7 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  • Remove the skillet from heat, and stir butter into the sauce until melted. Pour sauce over the chicken breasts, and garnish with capers and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 102.4 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 441.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     chicken,Citrus,easter,herbs,Main

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup good olive oil
3 Tbsp garlic, minced (9 cloves)
⅓ cup dry white wine
1 Tbsp lemon zest, grated (2 lemons)
2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 ½ tsp dried oregano
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 (6 to 8 oz each) skin-on boneless chicken breasts
1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
  • Warm the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the garlic, and cook for just 1 minute but don't allow the garlic to turn brown. Off the heat, add the white wine, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt and pour into a 9 by 12-inch baking dish.
  • Pat the chicken breasts dry and place them skin side up over the sauce. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle them liberally with salt and pepper. Cut the lemon in 8 wedges and tuck it among the pieces of chicken.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken breasts, until the chicken is done and the skin is lightly browned. If the chicken isn't browned enough, put it under the broiler for 2 minutes. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot with the pan juices.

LEMON CHICKEN



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Make dinner in no time with this super-quick and easy lemon chicken recipe. Coating chicken breasts in a honey and lemon sauce gives them a delicious sticky finish

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 part-boned chicken breasts, skin on
1 lemon, juiced and zested
1 tbsp clear honey
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
new potatoes and green salad, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Arrange the chicken in a layer, skin-side up, in a shallow ovenproof dish. Put all the remaining ingredients in a bowl and warm in the microwave or a small pan for 1 min. Stir everything together and pour over the chicken.
  • Roast the chicken for 30-40 mins, basting every 10 mins. The juices will gradually thicken and give the chicken a shiny coating. Leave the chicken to stand for 5 mins before serving with new potatoes and a green salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

WEEKNIGHT LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS WITH HERBS



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Boneless chicken breasts suffer a bad reputation, owing in large part to their propensity to dry out. The solution here is a lovely bath in an ample amount of olive oil, white wine and lemon, which seasons and tenderizes the chicken. Later, the marinade becomes an easy pan sauce once it cooks with the breasts. Use fresh herbs in the summer; in the winter, dried herbs will do the trick.

Provided by Jennifer Steinhauer

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, weeknight, poultry, main course

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons
1 lemon, thinly sliced into rounds, seeds discarded
1/4 cup dry white wine
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1 tablespoon dried herbes de Provence, or 3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as sage, rosemary and thyme

Steps:

  • Season the chicken breasts all over with the salt and pepper. Transfer the chicken to a gallon-size resealable freezer bag. Add 1/2 cup olive oil and the remaining ingredients, press out the air and seal the bag tightly so the chicken is fully submerged. Massage the chicken through the plastic bag to evenly distribute the herbs. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
  • In a large, deep skillet with a lid, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium. Remove the chicken from the marinade, add to the skillet, then pour the lemons and marinade on top. Cook until the chicken is golden on one side, about 8 minutes. Turn the chicken, cover and cook over medium-low until chicken is cooked through, about 7 minutes. Serve chicken topped with lemons and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 593, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 51 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 681 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH LEMON



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In this recipe, which Pierre Franey brought to The Times in 1992 in one of his 60-Minute Gourmet columns, two teaspoons of lemon zest are added to a simple sauce of lemon juice, thyme, garlic and shallots. It is, at once, lively and elegant. To round it out, it needs a sturdy accompaniment. Mr. Franey suggested mashed potatoes with garlic and basil, with just a little olive oil swirled in.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, times classics, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup flour for dredging
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 skinless boneless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup chicken broth, fresh or canned
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Season flour with salt and pepper, and dredge the chicken all over. Remove the excess flour.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy skillet large enough to hold the chicken pieces in one layer. Add chicken and cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Flip the chicken and cook for 5 minutes more, or until cooked through. Carefully remove the oil from the skillet, leaving the chicken. Discard the oil.
  • Add the thyme, shallots and garlic, and cook for about a minute. Do not burn the garlic. Add the lemon rind, the lemon juice and the broth.
  • Scrape the skillet to dissolve the brown particles that cling to the bottom. Add the butter, and cook for 3 minutes longer. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 396, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 584 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

SPEEDY LEMON-HERB CHICKEN BREASTS



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Blogger Beth Dooley from Seasonal Appetites shares a favorite recipe. When the family is famished, but dinner's not ready, this speedy lemon chicken will answer the call. It calls for simple ingredients you already have on hand and is ready in minutes.

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Flour for dredging
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
Olive oil as needed
1/4 cup Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth from a 32-oz carton
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Place an inch of flour on a plate and season with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour to lightly coat.
  • Heat a 12-inch skillet, heat oil (1/4 inch) over medium-high heat until a pinch of flour sizzles when dropped in.
  • When the oil is hot, add chicken breasts to the pan. Cook until the chicken is nicely brown on the first side, about 5 to 7 minutes, then turn and cook on the second side, about 5 to 7 minutes, lowering the heat a bit if the coating begins to scorch. Cook until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (165°F).
  • When the chicken is done, remove to a plate and tent to keep warm. Add broth, lemon juice and parsley to the pan and cook, stirring until the liquid is reduced by half, about 1 to 2 minutes. Return the chicken breasts to the pan and turn to coat with the sauce.
  • Slice the chicken breast and serve on a bed of rice and or spinach drizzled with a little more sauce.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

MOIST LEMON HERB CHICKEN



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I wanted a healthy, flavorful chicken recipe that was fast, easy and a real crowd-pleaser. I got lucky and hit the jackpot with this one! -Kali Wraspir, Olympia, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large ovenproof skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken in oil. Sprinkle herbes de Provence and lemon zest over chicken; add lemon juice to pan., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C) before removing it from the heat.
  • Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before cooking. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from drying out.
  • Marinate the chicken breasts in the lemon-herb mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help infuse them with flavor.
  • Sear the chicken breasts in a hot skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown. This will help create a flavorful crust and lock in the juices.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the chicken breasts for an additional 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  • Serve the chicken breasts immediately with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

This lemony chicken breast recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the lemon-herb sauce is bright and refreshing. This recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.

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