**Comforting, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make, these Herbed Lemon Chicken Breasts are a weeknight dinner dream come true. Bursting with fresh herbs, bright lemon, and savory garlic, this dish will quickly become a family favorite. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you'll have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time. And the best part? It's Weight Watchers friendly, so you can indulge without the guilt.**
**In addition to the classic Herbed Lemon Chicken Breasts, this article also includes two exciting variations to keep your taste buds guessing. The Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Breasts add a rich and decadent touch with a luscious garlic butter sauce, while the Lemon Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breasts bring a crispy, cheesy crunch that's sure to impress. All three recipes are incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize them with your favorite herbs, seasonings, and side dishes. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey that's bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion.**
LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS
Tonight, try Ina Garten's surprisingly easy Lemon Chicken Breasts, infused with the flavors of France's Provence region, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Warm the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the garlic, and cook for just 1 minute but don't allow the garlic to turn brown. Off the heat, add the white wine, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt and pour into a 9 by 12-inch baking dish.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and place them skin side up over the sauce. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle them liberally with salt and pepper. Cut the lemon in 8 wedges and tuck it among the pieces of chicken.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken breasts, until the chicken is done and the skin is lightly browned. If the chicken isn't browned enough, put it under the broiler for 2 minutes. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot with the pan juices.
HERBED LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS -- WW FRIENDLY
This is so good and so easy. I got this off the WW website. It is also easy to halve this recipe, or even quarter it.
Provided by knitaholic
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- On a large plate, combine Mrs. Dash seasoning with flour. Pat chicken dry and roll in flour mixture.
- Heat butter in large skillet; add chicken and brown on both sides, about 3 minutes on each side.
- Meanwhile, remove zest from lemon, squeeze juice from lemon, and mix zest and juice with broth.
- Pour over chicken, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove lid and cook for another 5 minutes or until juices run clear. Serve immediately.
HERBED LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS
Provided by Food Network
Time 16m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Low-Sodium Recipe
- 1. Heat grill or a cast iron grill to medium heat. Spray with cooking spray.
- 2. Toss chicken breasts with olive oil, Mrs. Dash® Lemon Pepper Seasoning Blend, half of lemon juice and slivered garlic cloves.
- 3. Grill the chicken on both sides, turning at least three times to cook evenly.
- 4. Remove to a plate. Cover 3-4 minutes to let juices rest.
- 5. Squeeze other half of lemon on chicken.
SIMPLE LEMON HERB CHICKEN
This is a simple, quick and delicious dish. All you need are a few spices and, of course, the chicken! The amount of spices are completely up to you. You can add more or less according to your taste. Enjoy!
Provided by Carolyn Stilwell
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pan-Fried
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut lemon in half, and squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon on chicken. Season with salt to taste. Let sit while you heat oil in a small skillet over medium low heat.
- When oil is hot, put chicken in skillet. As you saute chicken, add juice from other 1/2 lemon, pepper to taste, and oregano. Saute for 5 to 10 minutes each side, or until juices run clear. Serve with parsley for garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 94.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
SPEEDY LEMON-HERB CHICKEN BREASTS
Blogger Beth Dooley from Seasonal Appetites shares a favorite recipe. When the family is famished, but dinner's not ready, this speedy lemon chicken will answer the call. It calls for simple ingredients you already have on hand and is ready in minutes.
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place an inch of flour on a plate and season with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour to lightly coat.
- Heat a 12-inch skillet, heat oil (1/4 inch) over medium-high heat until a pinch of flour sizzles when dropped in.
- When the oil is hot, add chicken breasts to the pan. Cook until the chicken is nicely brown on the first side, about 5 to 7 minutes, then turn and cook on the second side, about 5 to 7 minutes, lowering the heat a bit if the coating begins to scorch. Cook until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (165°F).
- When the chicken is done, remove to a plate and tent to keep warm. Add broth, lemon juice and parsley to the pan and cook, stirring until the liquid is reduced by half, about 1 to 2 minutes. Return the chicken breasts to the pan and turn to coat with the sauce.
- Slice the chicken breast and serve on a bed of rice and or spinach drizzled with a little more sauce.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
WEEKNIGHT LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS WITH HERBS
Boneless chicken breasts suffer a bad reputation, owing in large part to their propensity to dry out. The solution here is a lovely bath in an ample amount of olive oil, white wine and lemon, which seasons and tenderizes the chicken. Later, the marinade becomes an easy pan sauce once it cooks with the breasts. Use fresh herbs in the summer; in the winter, dried herbs will do the trick.
Provided by Jennifer Steinhauer
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, weeknight, poultry, main course
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Season the chicken breasts all over with the salt and pepper. Transfer the chicken to a gallon-size resealable freezer bag. Add 1/2 cup olive oil and the remaining ingredients, press out the air and seal the bag tightly so the chicken is fully submerged. Massage the chicken through the plastic bag to evenly distribute the herbs. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
- In a large, deep skillet with a lid, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium. Remove the chicken from the marinade, add to the skillet, then pour the lemons and marinade on top. Cook until the chicken is golden on one side, about 8 minutes. Turn the chicken, cover and cook over medium-low until chicken is cooked through, about 7 minutes. Serve chicken topped with lemons and sauce.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 593, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 51 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 681 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- For a crispy skin, pat the chicken breasts dry before cooking and season them generously with salt and pepper.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or grill pan to prevent the chicken from sticking.
- Cook the chicken over medium heat so that it cooks evenly through without burning.
- Baste the chicken with the lemon-herb butter frequently to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Serve the chicken immediately with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Conclusion:
This herbed lemon chicken breast recipe is a delicious and easy way to cook chicken. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, with a crispy skin and a tangy lemon-herb sauce. Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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