20-Minute Lemon Garlic Chicken
Thin chicken cutlets make this lemon garlic chicken genuinely fast. The pan sauce uses broth, butter and fresh lemon for a bright weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb thin chicken breast cutlets 680 g
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup chicken broth 80 ml
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken cutlets 3–5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until they reach 165°F / 74°C.
- Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Reduce heat, add butter and garlic, then broth, lemon juice and zest.
- Simmer briefly and return chicken to the pan to coat in sauce.
- Finish with parsley.
Notes
Cooking times can vary by equipment and ingredient size. Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands, and portion sizes.