Best 20 Easy Lemon Chicken Recipes

EASY LEMON PASTA WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, until al dente. Drain well.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a large grill pan over medium high and add chicken. Grill until golden and completely cooked. Remove to a plate and slice.
• Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to a saute pan with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and saute until fragrant. Add the cooked pasta and turn heat off. Mix all together.
• Remove pasta to a large bowl. Add chicken to the warm pasta and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle in chopped parsley. Add the juice of 2 lemons and mix. Before serving top with Parmesan.

EASY CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Place in a baking dish.
• Stir lemon juice and zest into the leftover butter in the pan, and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in half-and-half slowly. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese until sauce is smooth. Pour sauce over chicken.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese on top.

EASY GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Pour 1/3 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

EASY LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Stir olive oil and lemon pepper together in a bowl.
• Fry the chicken wings in hot oil until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 8 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Toss hot wings with olive oil mixture to coat.

EASY GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels. Stir together the lemon juice, soy sauce, ginger, and black pepper in a bowl; pour into a large, resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken breasts, seal the bag, and massage to evenly coat chicken with lemon juice mixture. Place in refrigerator to marinate at least 20 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source.
• Drain and discard marinade from the bag, and place chicken on preheated grill. Cook until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes on each side.

EASY HOMEMADE CHINESE LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk soy sauce, egg, lemon juice, rice vinegar, sugar, and hot mustard together in a medium bowl. Add chicken, cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• Remove chicken from marinade and toss in a large mixing bowl with 1/2 cup cornstarch. Be sure to coat thoroughly. Discard marinade.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry chicken in batches until browned and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a tray covered with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
• Whisk chicken broth, lemon juice, honey, and cornstarch together in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and stir constantly until sauce becomes translucent and begins to thicken, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and top cooked chicken with sauce.

EASY LEMON CHICKEN WITH RICE

Steps:

• Season chicken breasts generously with garlic powder, parsley, pepper, and if desired (for a more lemon taste) lemon pepper. Sprinkle a light amount of salt of the chicken.
• Heat up a skillet on high heat, and add butter and olive oil. Once hot (a sprinkle of water will "sizzle" in the oil), add seasoned chicken breasts.
• Sear chicken on both sides until lightly browned, then remove the chicken from the skillet to a plate (keep burner on high the entire time).
• Add lemon juice to the hot skillet and swirl it around to loosen all the chicken juices and flavor from the pan, but DO NOT DISCARD.
• Add water quickly after lemon juice has picked up the spices. Add bouillon cubes and bring to a boil.
• Stir in corn starch that has been dissolved in 1/2 Celsius cold water.
• Wait for a reboil, and then add the chicken breasts back into the gravy mixture.
• Wait for another reboil and then cover the skillet, and turn the heat to low.
• Let chicken simmer for 15-20 minutes (I usually start rice in the rice maker at this point because our rice only takes about 15-20 minutes to cook, but you'll have to adjust based on your needs and equipment).
• Serve chicken over rice.

EASY LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side.
• Pour broth over chicken and cover skillet; lower heat to low and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a plate, reserving broth mixture in the skillet.
• Pour lemon juice into broth mixture and simmer until liquid is reduced by 1/3, 2 to 3 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

EASY LEMON & DILL CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a non stick pan and cook the chicken over medium heat until a nice golden brown on each side.
• Takes about 8mins in total.
• Meanwhile mix wine, dill, lemon rind, juice and lemon pepper seasoning together.
• Pour over browned chicken and heat to boiling, then reduce and simmer for about 15mins.
• Remove chicken from pan and bring sauce back to the boil to reduce to about half.
• Pour over chicken and garnish with the parsley or spring onion.
• Serve over boiled or steamed rice with a salad on the side if liked.

EASY LEMON AND HERB BLACKENED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk 1 cup lemon juice, olive oil, and marjoram together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
• Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Cook chicken in hot oil until almost burned on each side and no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle chicken breasts with remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice.

EASY FOIL-PACK LEMON AND ROSEMARY CHICKEN DINNER RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚C).
• In a small bowl, combine olive oil, both mustards, thyme, rosemary, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Whisk and set aside.
• Cut four sheets of foil, about 14 inches (35 cm) long.
• Divide potatoes and carrots into 4 equal portions and add to the center of each foil.
• Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Top each packet with the chicken. Using your fingers or a brush, work the mustard mixture onto the chicken. Top with lemon slices and fresh rosemary.
• Fold the sides of the foil over the chicken, covering completely and sealing the packets closed. Place foil packets in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place into oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes and carrots are tender, about 30 minutes. Cooking time may take longer depending on the thickness of the breast.
• Enjoy!

EASY LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 10 minutes.
• Preheat grill on medium heat.
• Alternately thread chicken and peppers onto skewers.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, mustard and tarragon. Reserve 1/3 cup of olive oil mixture and set aside.
• Oil grill grates. Brush kabobs with some of the olive mixture and place on grill.
• Grill kabobs, basting frequently with olive oil mixture and rotating every 3-4 minutes, until chicken is cooked through, about 10 - 15 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into chicken reads 165 degrees.
• Remove from grill. Serve drizzled with reserved olive mixture over your favorite rice or couscous, garnished with lemon wedges, if desired.

EASY LEMON CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine cornstarch, garlic powder and lemon zest. Stir in broth and lemon juice until smooth; set aside. In a 3-cup microwave-safe dish, cook pepper and zucchini in butter until crisp-tender. Stir in broth mixture and rice. Cover; microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir in chicken. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes; fluff rice. Cook 30-45 seconds, until heated through.

EASY BAKED LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Arrange chicken breasts in a large baking dish. Pour water, olive oil, and lemon juice over chicken; sprinkle with bread crumbs, garlic powder, parsley, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and cut a few slits in foil to vent.
• Bake chicken breasts in preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).

EASY LEMON CHICKEN -GLUTEN FREE

Steps:

• Using a meat mallet or your rolling pin, gently pound the chicken between sheets of cling-wrap until 1cm thick.
• Dip chicken in the beaten egg white and then coat in the rice flour (or GF plain flour). Shake off any excess flour.
• Heat the butter and oil in a large frypan. Cook chicken until lightly browned on both sides and cooked through. Drain on absorbent kitchen paper.
• Meanwhile- blend the cornflour, brown sugar and the lemon juice in a small saucepan. Add the grated ginger, soy sauce and the stock. Bring the sauce to the boil and stir constantly until the sauce thickens.
• Slice the chicken,serve drizzled with the sauce and some extra lemon wedges or slices.

EASY CHICKEN TAGINE/TAJINE WITH OLIVES AND LEMON

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat.
• Add chicken, cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
• Remove chicken from pan.
• Add onion and garlic to pan, cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
• Add chicken, broth, olives, cinnamon, and ginger; bring to boil.
• Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes.
• Turn chick over; cook, uncovered 15 minutes.
• Remove chicken from pan with a slotted spoon.
• Add lemon rind, juice, cilantro, and parsley to pan and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
• Spoon sauce over chicken to serve.

EASY LEMON GINGER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Chicken:.
• Place chicken between sheets of wax paper and pound to 1/4 inch thickness.
• Place biscuit mix, bread crumbs, lemon peel, and ginger in a shallow bowl and wisk together.
• Place water in another shallow dish.
• Dip chicken in water then in dry mixture, turning to coat.
• Add oil to a large nonstick skillet and heat over medium high heat.
• Add chicken and cook 8-10 minutes, turning once, or until centers are no longer pink.
• Place chicken on a serving dish.
• Sauce:.
• While chicken is cooking, place sauce ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick and bubbly.
• Spoon sauce over chicken.

EASY LOVELY LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place chicken pieces in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Squeeze lemon halves over the chicken, then sprinkle with the garlic, curry powder and salt and pepper to taste.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

LEMON CHICKEN WITH WHITE WINE AND PARSLEY EASY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200°F.
• Place chicken breasts side by side on a cutting board and lay a piece of plastic wrap over them. Pound the chicken breasts with a flat meat mallet or the bottom of a heavy saucepan to about 1/4-inch thick.
• Put flour in shallow platter and season with fair amount of salt and pepper. Mix with fork to distribute seasoning.
• In wide bowl, beat eggs with 3 tablespoons water to make an egg wash.
• Place oil in large skillet and heat over medium-high heat until hot.
• Dredge chicken in seasoned flour, and pat off excess. (Reserve flour.) Dip chicken in egg wash to coat completely, letting excess drip off. Add chicken to hot oil and fry about 2 minutes on each side, or until golden, turning once.
• Remove cutlets to a large platter (in a single layer) and place in oven to keep warm.
• Now toss the lemon slices into pan and cook for a minute or two, until fragrant.
• Add wine, stock and lemon juice, and simmer 5 minutes to reduce sauce slightly.
• Roll the pat of butter in the seasoned flour and add to skillet. This will help thicken sauce. Stir or whisk to emulsify and dissolve flour.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and return chicken to pan. Fish out lemon slices with tongs and place on top of chicken.
• Simmer the whole thing gently for about 2 minutes to heat chicken through.
• Season with salt and pepper and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

QUICK AND EASY LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Line a baking dish with foil.
• Tear 4 sheets of foil large enough to make a pouch for your chicken.
• Place a single frozen breast on one piece of foil.
• Pour 2 tablespoons of lemon juice on the chicken breast (more or less, depending on the size of the chicken, make sure it's covered and the lemon juice is pooling on the tinfoil).
• Sprinkle salt on chicken (I do a light sprinkle).
• Sprinkle pepper on chicken until it's covered nicely, depending on taste.
• Place a slice or two of lemon on the chicken.
• Fold the ends of the foil up and crease down, leaving a little room above the chicken.
• Fold the sides up in an attempt to keep it from leaking out during cooking, creating a small pouch.
• Place chicken in pan, repeat until all chicken is done.
• Bake for 35 - 45 minutes, depending upon the size of the breast.