Easy Lemon Chicken Recipe
This lemon chicken recipe is versatile, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make, perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends. The zesty lemon and crispy breading come together in a way that is comforting making it a dish everyone can enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
Ingredients
Scale
- 2-3 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs (about 300g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- For breading
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp roasted sesame seeds for garnishing
- Chopped fresh greens (parsley or young onion) for garnishing – optional
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into 2-3 inch pieces. Sprinkle chicken with salt (optional). Set aside.
- Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, flour and cornflour. Set aside
- Beat eggs. Set aside.
- Dip chicken pieces in flour mixture, then in eggwash. Dip/roll in flour mixture another time. Make sure they are coated well.
- Over medium-high heat, add olive oil and half the butter to a skillet. Add the coated chicken pieces and cook them until golden, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Mix chicken broth, the remaining butter, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Reduce heat to medium. Using the same skillet, add the chicken broth mixture and heat them until they bubble.
- Add the chicken to the mixture and cook for two minutes.
- Transfer onto a serving plate and garnish with sesame seeds, and fresh parsley or young onion, if using.
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