Chicken Recipe For Dinner
Make tonight’s dinner effortless with this easy, delicious Chicken Recipe For Dinner that the whole family will love. A skillet chicken recipe with a bright lemon-garlic sauce that is perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1½ lb; gently pounded if thick
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme)
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 medium lemon (organic if available)
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth (or dry white wine)
- ¼ cup whole-milk Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or cilantro)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook in a skillet until golden brown.
- Cook the seasoned chicken breasts in olive oil until golden brown on both sides.
- Add garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, broth, and Greek yogurt to the skillet and simmer until thickened.
- Whisk in yogurt and simmer until chicken is cooked through. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook until chicken reaches 165 °F.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve with desired sides.
Notes
Look for firm chicken breasts. Substitute with ready-made ingredients for quicker prep. Finish dish with a touch of lemon for freshness.
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