🍋 Lemon Chicken (Skillet Style)
🍽️ Serves: 4
⏱️ Ready in: 30 minutes
📝 Ingredients:
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2 large chicken breasts, halved horizontally into 4 cutlets
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Salt & black pepper
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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3/4 cup chicken broth
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (1–2 lemons)
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1 tsp lemon zest
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1–2 tsp honey or sugar (to balance tartness, optional)
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Fresh parsley or thyme, chopped (for garnish)
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Optional: lemon slices for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Prep the Chicken:
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Season cutlets with salt and pepper.
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Lightly dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
2. Sear:
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.
3. Make the Sauce:
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Lower heat; melt butter in the same skillet.
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Add garlic and cook for ~30 seconds until fragrant.
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Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, zest, and honey (if using).
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Simmer for 3–5 minutes to reduce slightly.
4. Return Chicken:
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Add chicken back to skillet; simmer 2–3 minutes, spooning sauce over.
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Adjust seasoning if needed.
5. Serve:
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Garnish with parsley or thyme and optional lemon slices.
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Serve with linguine, rice pilaf, roasted potatoes, or steamed greens.
🍽️ Optional Variations:
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Creamy version: Add a splash of cream or stir in 1 tbsp cream cheese at the end.
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Spicy twist: Add red pepper flakes or sliced chili.
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Low-carb: Serve with cauliflower mash or zucchini noodles.
Would you like this turned into a one-pan baked version, a sheet pan meal, or adapted for meal prep?