Lemon Garlic Chicken
Juicy chicken breasts cooked in a bright lemon garlic sauce, perfect for a flavorful and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 6 oz each, pounded to even thickness
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice from 2-3 lemons
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar-free keto sweetener
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet, cook chicken 6-7 min per side until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F. Transfer to plate.
- Add remaining oil and garlic to skillet, cook 1 min until fragrant.
- Pour in broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey. Simmer 3-4 min until slightly reduced.
- Remove from heat, whisk in butter and parsley. Return chicken, spoon sauce, rest 2 min.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate chicken in lemon juice and garlic beforehand.