Description
This easy lemon garlic chicken recipe is a quick skillet meal that makes a family-friendly dinner! The creamy sauce will have you hooked.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 4 cutlets (about 1 pound, organic if possible)*
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- Zest of 1/2 lemon plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus lemon slices for garnish
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. If using breasts, slice them in half horizontally into 4 thin cutlets (if you bought cutlets, skip this step). Sprinkle the chicken on both sides with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano.
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side, until browned on both sides. When the internal temperature is 165°F, or the center is no longer pink, remove to a plate.
- Melt the butter in the same pan over medium low heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until the garlic is lightly browned and fragrant. Add the cream, milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring and scraping, until thickened slightly. Return the chicken to the pan and warm each side for 1 minute. Serve immediately, with sauce spooned over. If desired, garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices. Leftovers store refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Notes
*This recipe makes 4 modest servings, so if you’ve got very hungry eaters or more people to food, consider making 1.5 times or double the recipe. If so, use a very large skillet and pan-fry the chicken in batches.
Make ahead notes: Make the entire recipe ahead; it stores refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop for a few minutes until warmed through.
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chicken
- Diet: Gluten Free
