Lemon Garlic Chicken

Name: Lemon Garlic Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 lemon, juiced

Rating: 4.45 stars

142 Ratings
109 Reviews
44 Photos

I made this randomly and it was delicious.

By Violet Kenow

Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

15 mins

total:

25 mins

Servings:

Max Servings:

Yield:

3 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 3 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 tablespoons butter
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 lemon, juiced

Directions

Step 1

Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

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Step 2

Season chicken with salt and pepper; place in the melted butter. Cook chicken, flipping frequently, until browned, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon garlic powder over chicken; flip and sprinkle 1 tablespoon garlic powder on second side. Cook each side for 2 minutes.
Step 3

Pour lemon juice over each side of chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Partner Tip

Reynolds® Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

214 calories; 10.5 g total fat; 85 mg cholesterol; 1275 mg sodium. 4.7 g carbohydrates; 24.7 g protein; Full Nutrition

Reviews (109)

Most helpful positive review

Christina

02/02/2015

Simple and delicious! I was worried that it was gonna be garlic overkill w/ the amount of powder used but it created a nice crust and was perfect. For the few ingredients used this was very flavorful. I did use evoo instead of butter to keep it on the healthier side. I will def be using this recipe again as the whole family loved it YUM! Thanks for sharing.:) Read More

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Angelina

03/11/2015

This is a very 'basic' recipe to start out with but it needs a lot more herbs in it in order to make it tasty. Chop up and add in some fresh Parsley Thyme Rosemary and Sage. Read More

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5 star values: 88
4 star values: 40
3 star values: 8
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 4

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SunnyDaysNora

02/10/2015

Extremely simple and my family loved it too. I would recommend pounding the chicken flat in order to get uniform thickness for cook time. Read More

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RainbowJewels

02/04/2015

I really enjoyed this chicken. I pounded it flat before putting it in the pan so that it would cook more evenly. I did cut back on the amount of garlic powder and only used 1 Tbsp. I used a mini fine mesh strainer to evenly sprinkle it over the chicken breasts and it was plenty. The lemon flavor was a great touch. I served this with a rice-orzo pilaf and roasted Brussels sprouts for a fantastic meal. Read More

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Happyschmoopies

02/16/2015

Very simple to get together but really tasty! Don't be hesitant to use the full amount of garlic powder in the recipe. I was afraid it would be overpowering but it turned out just perfect. I highly recommend you pound the chicken out to even thickness about 3/4"- 1" thick. It will cook more evenly and quicker while remaining moist and juicy. Read More

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Angelina

03/11/2015

This is a very 'basic' recipe to start out with but it needs a lot more herbs in it in order to make it tasty. Chop up and add in some fresh Parsley Thyme Rosemary and Sage. Read More

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Jacolyn

02/26/2015

I've been making this all week for my dinner! So good! And easy too! It has perfect flavor (not too overpowering) with a moist tender inside and a crisp garlic crust. Read More

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Lyndsey

03/24/2015

Loved it used coconut oil instead of butter Read More

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MUDPUDLES

03/25/2015

This has minimal ingredients but offers a plethora of flavor profiles especially when the recipe only requires a few ingredients! I loved the flavor which was very tender and I will definitively keep this in my "go to" easy chicken meals. Read More

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Mary Becker

03/24/2015

Can you say yummy! I used clarified butter chicken thighs and added red bell peppers to the pan otherwise followed recipe. Really really good. Quick and easy to boot! Who can ask for more. My brother who is a chef said it's a great recipe. Served with broccoli and put the lemon-butter sauce from the chicken over the broccoli. OMG good. Read More

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Extremely simple and my family loved it too. I would recommend pounding the chicken flat in order to get uniform thickness for cook time.

This is a very 'basic' recipe to start out with but it needs a lot more herbs in it in order to make it tasty. Chop up and add in some fresh Parsley Thyme Rosemary and Sage.

I've been making this all week for my dinner! So good! And easy too! It has perfect flavor (not too overpowering) with a moist tender inside and a crisp garlic crust.