Easy Lemon Chicken
A comforting dish of chicken simmered in a tangy lemon sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup grated Vegetarian Parmesan-Style Cheese Can be substituted with another cheese if desired.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 pieces lemons, juice of About 1/3 cup
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley For garnish
- 1 tablespoon capers Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Gently pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, grated Vegetarian Parmesan-style cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the mixture, coating both sides well.
Cooking
- Heat the butter and olive oil together in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Once melted, carefully add the coated chicken breasts and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom to deglaze.
- Add the lemon juice and zest to the broth, stirring to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce, and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Sprinkle in capers if using.
- Finish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve over rice or pasta to soak up the sauce. Leftovers can be used in salads or wraps.