One-Pan Lemon Basil Chicken Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • Zest and juice from ½ lemon, divided, plus extra lemon slices for serving
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 5 leaves fresh basil, thinly sliced
Directions
  1. Combine flour, lemon zest, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large dish.
  2. Coat chicken pieces evenly in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  3. Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. And chicken and cook, flipping once, until browned on both sides, about 10 minutes total.
  5. Transfer chicken to a plate and add butter and garlic to the skillet.
  6. Once the butter has melted, stir in the lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, and simmer briefly until slightly thickened.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet and warm, tossing in the sauce, until heated through, about 1 minute.
  8. Top with basil and extra lemon slices before serving.