This is a great recipe if you’re short on time but want a delicious dinner for the family. I like to make extra chicken so we have it for lunches for the next day.
Lemon Chicken
This quick and easy chicken recipe is so delicious and a family favorite. Using chicken tenders make it a quick cooking dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced (optional)
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper
- Place the flour on a plate or shallow bowl and dip the chicken into the flour to coat both sides. Shake off excess flour
- Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat and heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter. Cook the chicken until golden brown on the bottom, flip, reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook until the chicken is cooked through (160°F), approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Don't overcook! Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Add the garlic (if using) and stir for 30 seconds then pour the chicken broth and 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice into the pan and stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any golden bits, add the lemon zest and remaining 2 tablespoons of the butter.
- Turn heat to low and add the chicken back to the pan, turning to coat each side until warmed through. The pan sauce will slightly thicken.
- Serve with rice or orzo and seasonal vegetable
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