Description
Ina Garten’s Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken is a delightful one-pan dish that balances succulent chicken with zesty lemon and fresh herbs. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or when entertaining guests, offering an impressive presentation with minimal effort. The crispy skin and rich sauce elevate this simple meal to gourmet status, making it a family favorite that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) using an oven-safe skillet.
- Pat chicken dry; season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic, thyme, half of the lemon juice, and chicken broth around the chicken.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer chicken to plates; stir butter and remaining lemon juice into pan drippings for a flavorful sauce.
- Drizzle sauce over chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 120mg