15 Minute Garlic Lemon Chicken Recipe

Ready in just 15 minutes, this Garlic Lemon Chicken recipe is incredibly quick, incredibly delicious, and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Juicy chicken breasts are pan-fried to perfection and then bathed in a luscious garlic-lemon butter sauce. So easy, even beginners can master this recipe!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 11 mins
Calories 178.8 kcal
Protein 52g
Rating 4.6 (87 Reviews)
15 Minute Garlic Lemon Chicken

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for 15 Minute Garlic Lemon Chicken

  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt And Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Chicken Broth
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter

How to Make 15 Minute Garlic Lemon Chicken

  1. Gently flatten each chicken breast to about 1/2 inch thickness using a meat mallet.
  2. Lightly dust both sides of the chicken with 1/4 cup all-purpose flour.
  3. Season chicken generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken for 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  6. To the same skillet, add 1/2 cup chicken broth, 4 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons butter.
  7. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes, or until sauce slightly thickens.
  8. Pour the garlic-lemon sauce over the chicken and serve immediately.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

8g

Carbs

0g