Meyer lemon chicken recipes that will brighten your dinner
A simple and flavorful Meyer lemon chicken recipe that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 Meyer lemons, juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add garlic, lemon juice, zest, and chicken broth to the skillet.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Serve hot with pan juices spooned over the top.
Notes
- Meyer lemons are sweeter than regular lemons.
- You can substitute regular lemons if Meyer lemons aren’t available.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for 30 minutes before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg