Lemon Chicken Zesty Breasts (Printable)

Golden chicken breasts in a tangy lemon sauce, garnished with parsley and lemon slices for vibrant flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 21 oz)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
04 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose gluten-free flour or cornstarch (for coating)

→ Sauce

05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
08 - 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
09 - 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
10 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
11 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
13 - Lemon slices, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry using paper towels. Season evenly on both sides with salt and pepper, then lightly coat each breast in gluten-free flour or cornstarch, shaking off excess.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken breasts in skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and keep warm.
03 - Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, without browning.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from skillet to incorporate into sauce.
05 - Stir in honey or maple syrup. Let sauce simmer and reduce by about one-third for 4 to 5 minutes.
06 - Place chicken breasts back in the sauce, spooning liquid over the top. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until chicken is heated through and sauce thickens slightly.
07 - Stir in butter until fully melted and sauce appears glossy.
08 - Top with chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy ingredients most are pantry staples
  • Bright and refreshing taste with a sweet&tangy twist
  • Family&friendly
  • Quick to prepare and cooks in under an hour
  • Gluten&free with simple tweaks
02 -
  • Remains moist even after reheating
  • Low calorie and high protein per serving
  • Naturally gluten&free when using cornstarch
03 -
  • Always zest your lemons before juicing you get fuller flavor
  • Let the chicken rest tented after pan&frying for extra tenderness
  • If needed strain the sauce to keep it silky smooth

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