Here’s a vibrant and comforting recipe for One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken—perfect for a quick dinner with minimal cleanup. 🍋🌿🍗
🍗 One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon slices (for serving)
Instructions:
- Season the Chicken:
- In a bowl, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, and paprika.
- Rub this blend all over the chicken.
- Sear in the Pan:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for about 5–6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Lemon Herb Sauce:
- In the same pan, reduce heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 min).
- Add lemon juice, zest, and chicken broth. Scrape up any browned bits.
- Stir in butter and let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Return Chicken to Pan:
- Place chicken back into the pan and spoon sauce over the top.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices.
- Pair with roasted potatoes, rice, or a light salad.
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