Lemon chicken is a somewhat tangy option that makes many mouths water in anticipation. It matches well with parsley, which is an optional ingredient in this particular recipe. You may find other spices as a welcome addition, for instance, if you prefer thyme, rosemary, etc., instead of the basil which is recommended below.

This lemon chicken breast recipe serves 4 individuals, assuming each person only goes for one piece of this delicious poultry!

The total amount of time required between preparation and cooking is approximately 30 minutes.

Ingredients

1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
3 tbsp. flour
4 chicken breasts
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion
1 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1 c. chicken broth

Optional ingredients

1/2 tsp. basil
4 lemon wedges
2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Put salt, ground pepper, and flour together in a bag, shaking it in order to distribute them evenly. Next, add the chicken and continue to shake in order to give it a sufficient covering. Take a frying pan large enough to hold all four chicken breasts, and first heat up half of the olive oil with the heat set to medium. Place the chicken in the pan, and after one side has turned brown (roughly 5 minutes) add the rest of the olive oil and flip the poultry over to its other side for another 5 minutes. Once thoroughly done, remove it and place it on a plate.

Cut the onion with a somewhat coarse chop. Put the butter into the frying pan and allow it to melt prior to adding the onion. Then fry the onion and stir it until it has become sufficiently soft. This may take a couple or up to a few minutes. Then, add into the onion mix any remaining breading (salt, pepper, and flour mix), and continue to stir it until it is mixed in well. Finally, add the lemon juice and broth, and optionally basil. Let the sauce reach a boil and stir it continually.

Place the chicken back into the frying pan, and with the heat on low, cover it and allow the meal to cook for another 5 minutes. At the end, serve one chicken breast per person and garnish with any optional ingredients of your choosing.