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Close-up of spring lemon chicken recipes featuring herb-seasoned chicken thighs garnished with lemon slices and rosemary.

Spring Lemon Chicken

A simple and refreshing chicken dish perfect for spring. The lemon adds a bright flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
For the Lemon Sauce
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp garlic minced

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in lemon juice and honey. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 35gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

You can add fresh herbs like thyme or parsley for extra flavor.

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