Quick and Easy One-Skillet Lemon Chicken Recipe
Are you feeling exhausted after work or getting late due to your child’s soccer practice? Don’t worry about ordering greasy takeout food or dealing with a pile of dirty dishes. This one-skillet lemon chicken recipe is perfect for your busy weeknights.
You can cook up a delicious and fulfilling meal for your whole family in under 30 minutes. The tangy and refreshing flavor of lemon adds a burst of freshness to the chicken, making it a crowd-pleaser.
What’s more, this recipe requires minimal cleanup, so you can spend more quality time with your loved ones and less time washing pots and pans. Simply use one skillet to cook everything, from browning the chicken to creating a flavorful sauce.
Here’s how to make this quick and easy one-skillet lemon chicken:
What You’ll Need (Los Ingredientes)
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken cutlets (or boneless, skinless chicken thighs) – Your call, amigo!
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper – The foundation of good cooking.
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced – Don’t cheat yourself on the lemon, it’s the star!
- 1 small red or yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced – A little garlic always works its magic.
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (or chicken stock) – The wine adds a little oomph, but chicken stock works just fine.
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- For serving: 1 lb cooked angel hair pasta tossed with 2 tbsp olive oil
Time to Get Cookin’! (¡Manos a la Obra!)
Step 1 – Season That Bird
Season your chicken with salt and pepper. Then, put the flour in a shallow dish or bowl. Lightly coat the chicken on both sides, tapping off any extra flour. Repeat with all the chicken and set it aside.
Step 2 – Sear and Set Aside
Get a large skillet nice and hot over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once melted, add half of the chicken. Cook for 3 minutes per side, or until it’s cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside. Do the same with the rest of the chicken. Tent the cooked chicken with foil so it stays warm.
Step 3 – Lemons and Onions, Oh My!
Use that same skillet and toss in those lemon slices. Cook ’em for about 1-2 minutes per side until they’re slightly brown and caramelized – yum! Remove the lemons and add the rest of the olive oil. Once melted, add onions and cook them for 4-5 minutes until soft. Season with salt and pepper, then add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Step 4 – The Sauce, the Star
Crank the heat to high, then pour in the white wine, making sure to scrape all those tasty bits from the pan bottom. Let the wine reduce by half, then add your chicken stock and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and bring those yummy chicken pieces and lemon slices back to the party. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes, or until the chicken is warmed through.
Step 5 – Zing and Serve!
Add that lemon juice and sprinkle in the parsley. ¡Listo! Time to serve this deliciousness up.
Step 6 – The Perfect Base
Cook your pasta as the package says, toss it with 2 tbsp of Olive Oil, then top it with your chicken and that luscious pan sauce.
Say goodbye to dinnertime stress and indulge in this lemony goodness. It’s definitely a winner, winner, chicken dinner!