Easy Lemon Herb Chicken is a mouth-watering dish that is perfect for a quick and delicious midweek dinner. This one-pan recipe is incredibly easy to make and yields juicy and flavourful chicken that your family and friends will love. The lemon and fresh parsley give the chicken a bright and fresh taste, while the tangy capers add a delightful zing to the dish.
To make this easy lemon herb chicken recipe, simply season the chicken with herbs and spices, sear it in a pan, and finish it off in the oven. The result is a tender and juicy chicken that is bursting with flavour. Pair it with refreshing pearl couscous and chickpea salad and dips for a light and healthy meal or serve it with simple vermicelli rice pilaf for a more filling dish.
This easy chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want to prepare a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen. It is a great addition to your recipe repertoire and is sure to become a family favourite. So, try it out and enjoy a flavourful and hassle-free dinner tonight!
Step 1.
Slice each chicken breast fillet in half lengthways to form 6 pieces. Season the chicken fillets with salt and pepper.
Heat ½ of the butter plus 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan. Lightly flour the chicken, shaking off excess flour. Add the chicken to the pan and brown on one side for approximately 3-4 minutes. Reduce heat slightly, turn the chicken over, cover with a lid, and cook for a further 3-4 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove and rest on a wire rack.
Step 2.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and deglaze the pan with the chicken stock. Add the butter lemon, capers, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Stir for 1-2 minutes until well combined and the sauce thickens slightly. Return the chicken to the pan to heat through.
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Hello Rouba. Another exciting dish. Please suggest an alternative for capers. They are very difficult to find in my part of the world and if and when available are crazy expensive.
Hi Zaiba, Capers add a briny, slightly tangy punch to the dish, but you can definitely substitute them! Here are a few alternatives
Chopped Green Olives – They have a similar salty, briny flavour. Use finely chopped green olives (preferably unstuffed) in the same quantity as capers.
Chopped Pickles – A mild pickle (like gherkins) can give a slightly tangy bite without overpowering the dish.