Lemon Rosemary Chicken
Simple ingredients and takes just 30 minutes, but tastes like a gourmet meal. Bright citrus and fresh rosemary complement each other perfectly, and a simple pan sauce brings it all together.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts thin-sliced, see note
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 10-12 cranks fresh-ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine optional, see note
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- extra rosemary and/or Italian parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place in the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes per side, until cooked through and golden brown on the outside. Remove the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Add a tiny bit more olive oil to the skillet, followed by the garlic and rosemary. Sauté for 30-60 seconds, just until fragrant, then add broth. Add wine, if using. Scrape the bottom of the skillet to loosen any browned bits.
- Bring the liquid to a simmer. Cook until the sauce is reduced and slightly thickened, probably 4-5 minutes. Add the lemon juice, followed by the butter, and simmer until butter melts. Sample and add more salt and pepper to taste.
- Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce generously over each piece. Sprinkle with parsley and additional rosemary or lemon wedges, if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- About the Chicken. If your chicken breasts are sliced thinly, it really helps them to cook quickly and evenly without drying out. You can buy "thin-sliced" breasts at most grocery stores, but it's also easy to just cut thicker breasts in half through the middle so each piece becomes two.
- About the Wine. You can omit the white wine or substitute it with an extra 1/2 cup chicken broth, if you like.
- Small Twist. For an easy flavor boost, try seasoning the chicken with salt & lemon pepper seasoning in step 1, if you keep it in your pantry.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 382 kcal, Carbohydrates: 4 g, Protein: 49 g, Fat: 16 g, Saturated Fat: 6 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g, Trans Fat: 0.3 g, Cholesterol: 160 mg, Sodium: 905 mg, Potassium: 931 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 1 g, Vitamin A: 290 IU, Vitamin C: 7 mg, Calcium: 43 mg, Iron: 2 mg
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