It’s light, zesty, and full of flavor, this Easy Skillet Lemon Garlic Chicken is the perfect summertime dinner. Tender chicken breasts are marinated to juicy perfection and topped with a bright lemon butter sauce. It’s quick to make in one skillet—ideal for those warm evenings when you want something fresh and satisfying without turning on the oven. Serve it with a simple salad, grilled veggies, or over pasta for a meal that feels like summer on a plate. Easy, breezy, and seriously delicious.
Easy Skillet Lemon Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
Instructions
-
Prep Chicken
Slice chicken in half lengthwise.
-
Pat chicken dry and dredge through flour.
-
Marinade
In a medium bowl whisk together lemon juice (2 tbsp), crushed garlic, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.
-
Dip the chicken in the marinade and then place in a bag and pour remaining marinade inside. Allow to rest in the fridge for 30+ minutes.
You can also prepare this in the morning and have it marinade throughout the day.
-
Cook Chicken
Add olive oil to a skillet. Add marinated chicken and make sure not to overcrowd the plan.
-
Sauté the chicken for 5 minutes a side at medium heat with the lid on. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165F
-
Let chicken rest for 5 minutes covered with aluminum foil.
-
Lemon Butter Sauce
Melt butter in the pan that was used to cook the chicken. Cook at medium heat until it turns a golden brown, stirring frequently. Take off the heat and add lemon juice (1 tbsp). Stir until combined combined.
-
Finish Chicken
Pour sauce over chicken and top with parsley and a lemon slice.
