LEMON CHICKEN SKILLET (WHOLE30)

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Got this recipe from http://www.primallyinspired.com/lemon-chicken-skillet/ Primally Inspired website

Provided by Mrs. Hughes

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil, coconut oil. etc.)
1 dash sea salt
1 dash pepper
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1 cup chicken broth
1 lemon, quartered and juiced (about 1/4 cup fresh juice)
4 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon minced)
10 ounces broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons butter (optional) or 2 tablespoons ghee (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • 2. Sprinkle sea salt, pepper, Italian seasoning on both sides of chicken breasts.
  • 3. Once skillet is hot, add chicken breasts and brown for about 4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
  • 4. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • 5. To the skillet, add chicken broth, lemon juice, minced garlic. Stir and scrape up the brown bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet.
  • 6. Add chicken back to the skillet along with used lemon quarters.
  • 7. Simmer the chicken in the sauce for about 5 minutes, turning halfway through.
  • 8. Add broccoli to the skillet and cook until broccoli is bright green and tender and chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • 9. Stir in butter or ghee (if using) and add additional salt and pepper to taste.
  • 10. Enjoy!
  • Notes:
  • Try it topped with a sprinkle of parmesan or romano cheese (if not on Whole30).
  • Add a sprinkle of chopped fresh basil at the end.
  • Substitute mushrooms for broccoli (or use both).

Sanza Lezinto
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce was delicious.


Cute Word
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family.


Star Stinnett
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon chicken, but this recipe was actually really good. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was not too sour.


Apna Hazurpur
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This was a great recipe! I used chicken thighs instead of breasts and it turned out perfectly. The lemon sauce was delicious and the chicken was cooked to perfection.


Hamza Laar
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce was delicious.


Kursat Ozturk
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family.


Shawon islam
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon chicken, but this recipe was actually really good. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was not too sour.


Mehdi Mhalli
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This was a great recipe! I used chicken thighs instead of breasts and it turned out perfectly. The lemon sauce was delicious and the chicken was cooked to perfection.


Malik Shoaib
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce was delicious.


Sorif Ahmad
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family.


Aftab Alam 124
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon chicken, but this recipe was actually really good. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was not too sour.


Mr Encourager
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This was a great recipe! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and it turned out perfectly. The lemon sauce was delicious and the chicken was cooked to perfection.


Belinda Cooper
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Fine islam
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This lemon chicken skillet is a great weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the whole family loves it.