Healthy Lemon Garlic Chicken
Healthy Lemon Garlic Chicken is an easy, low calorie dinner recipe made in one pan. Super flavorful, filling and family approved!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs boneless, skinless or chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup chicken broth low sodium, sugar free
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet to medium heat with the olive oil.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towel and sprinkle each side with the salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet cooking 5-7 minutes each side until browned then remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- To the skillet, add the lemon juice, chicken broth and garlic and scraping the bottom of the skillet for any remaining chicken remnants. Simmer the sauce on medium heat for 2-4 minutes until slightly thick then add the chicken back to the pan with the red pepper flakes and parsley.
- Serve immediately with 1-2 spoonfuls of the sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 544mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 163IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg