3+ Easy and Juicy Lemon Chicken Recipes You’ll Want to Make Tonight!
Looking for a way to brighten up your dinner routine? Lemon chicken is the perfect solution, bursting with flavor and freshness. These recipes are simple enough for a weeknight meal, yet delicious enough to impress anyone at your dinner table!
Rating: 4.7. Ingredients: 30 min Total Time: 30 min.
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Imagine succulent chicken breasts sizzling in a rich, buttery sauce infused with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic. This recipe uses a skillet to sear the chicken to golden perfection, then bathes it in a mouthwatering lemon garlic butter sauce that makes every bite a delight. What really sets this dish apart is how quickly it comes together—perfect for those busy evenings when you want something special without the fuss!
Ingredients:
4 chicken breasts
4 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced and zested
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 6 minutes on each side.
Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
Stir in lemon juice and zest, then return chicken to the skillet, simmering for a few minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy the burst of lemony goodness!
This recipe is a total game changer for busy nights! It combines juicy chicken thighs with fluffy rice, all cooked together with a bright lemony-herb flavor that makes every forkful a joy. What makes this dish special is how the rice absorbs all the delicious juices from the chicken while it cooks, creating a comforting and satisfying meal in one pan!
Ingredients:
4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
1 cup long-grain rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 lemon, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and oregano.
Place chicken skin-side down in the skillet, searing until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Flip chicken and cook for another 3 minutes.
Add rice and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring to combine. Top with lemon slices.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is fluffy. Simple and scrumptious!
These colorful grilled chicken skewers are not only a feast for the eyes but also a flavor explosion! Marinated in a tangy lemon and herb mix, the chicken gets all juicy and tender on the grill, while the veggies add a lovely crunch. What makes these skewers a standout is how easy they are to customize with your favorite veggies—perfect for a summer cookout or a casual dinner with friends!
Ingredients:
1 pound chicken breast, cut into chunks
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 red onion, cut into chunks
Salt and pepper to taste
Wooden skewers, soaked in water
Instructions:
In a bowl, mix lemon juice, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add chicken chunks and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Thread marinated chicken, bell pepper, and onion onto skewers, alternating between the chicken and veggies.
Grill skewers for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is fully cooked and has nice grill marks.
Serve hot off the grill with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Perfect for sharing—if you want to!
