Description
Whip up Lemon Chicken in a flash, bringing zesty Mediterranean flavors straight to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness. Tender chicken breasts get a tangy makeover that turns an ordinary weeknight meal into something special your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 lb chicken breast
Coating and Seasoning:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Sauce and Finishing:
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- ½ lemon
Instructions
- Carefully slice 2 large chicken breasts (1 ½ lb total) horizontally into thinner pieces, ensuring each piece is uniform. Pat the chicken completely dry with paper towels to help breading adhere perfectly.
- Create egg wash by whisking 2 large eggs with 1 minced garlic clove, ½ tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper until thoroughly combined.
- Prepare breading mixture by combining 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese with 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour on a flat plate. Mix ingredients until evenly distributed.
- Dunk each chicken piece into egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Immediately transfer to Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to ensure complete coating.
- Warm 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (375°F). The pan should be hot but not smoking when chicken is added.
- Carefully place breaded chicken into hot skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes on first side until golden brown, then flip and cook additional 4-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from skillet. In same pan, melt 8 Tbsp unsalted butter with 2 minced garlic cloves over medium-low heat for 2 minutes.
- Pour ¼ cup lemon juice and ¼ cup chicken broth into butter. Add ¼ tsp black pepper and simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to pan, spooning sauce over each piece. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving immediately.
Notes
- Patting the chicken dry ensures a crispy, golden breading that sticks perfectly to the meat.
- Slicing the chicken breasts horizontally helps them cook evenly and reduces cooking time.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Letting the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking helps keep the meat juicy and tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 1145 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1320 mg
- Fat: 83 g
- Saturated Fat: 39 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 40 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 91 g
- Cholesterol: 430 mg