Lemon Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe

This Lemon Garlic Chicken recipe is a culinary dream come true! Garlic, lemon, and juicy chicken create a symphony of flavor in just 75 minutes. The simple technique yields incredibly tender, flavorful chicken, perfect for serving over rice or noodles. The tangy pan juices add the perfect finishing touch! This recipe is so easy, yet impressive enough for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Make it once, and it'll become a family favorite!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 259.5 kcal
Protein 35g
Rating 3.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemon Lemon Garlic Chicken

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How to Make Lemon Lemon Garlic Chicken

  1. Season 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour generously with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Coat each piece of chicken (about 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces) in the seasoned flour, ensuring they are fully coated.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan, turning once, until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes per batch).
  4. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. If desired, carefully pour off excess oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
  5. Add 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 4 cloves minced garlic to the skillet. Mix lightly.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  7. Add 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Simmer, uncovered, until the chicken is cooked through and the juices have thickened slightly, about 20-25 minutes longer, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  8. Remove the chicken from the cooking liquid and serve over rice or noodles. Spoon the tangy pan juices generously over the chicken.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

22g

Carbs

2g