
Lemon Garlic Chicken
Lemon Garlic Chicken is a tried and true favorite with my kids and my husband, gobbled up quickly every time, with several requests for seconds.
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One of the struggles we face every week is how to eat dinner together, the four of us as a family.
It seems simple enough, until you factor in commutes, toddlers who go to bed before 7 p.m., and evening work commitments.
But in 2011, we’re working on that and we’re also working on meals that don’t always involve the word nugget, stick, or dog.
Lemon Garlic Chicken
The basic recipe behind my Lemon Garlic Chicken is a tried and true favorite with my kids and my husband—just substitute the garlic salt with regular salt, take out the lemon, and add other seasonings like chili powder or Old Bay, if you want.
This chicken recipe is very versatile and hard to screw up.
This Lemon Garlic Chicken is a simple meal that’s gobbled up quickly every time, with several requests for seconds. Try it!
I promise you … all of you … will like it.

Lemon Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
- 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, rinsed and patted dry (if they're 3 large breasts, the kids split one)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground, if possible)
- 1 tablespoon herbs (dried or fresh; whatever you have on hand - I like parsley or basil best)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon's worth)
- 3-4 lemon slices, halved
Instructions
Notes
You should hear a sizzle when the chicken hits the olive oil in the skillet. If you don't, then your pan isn't hot enough. Turn up the heat a little, and then try again in a minute.


13 Comments
Boulder Locavore
I could taste the flavors from your description and the beautiful photos. Sounds delicious!
Liza
Thanks! I love meals that are easy and flavorful! 🙂
Holly
Thanks for the great recipe Liza. Just printed and can’t wait to try!
Liza
Holly – hope you enjoy!
misssrobin
I am a very picky eater, but this sounds quite tempting. I’ll be trying it out soon. Thanks.
Stopping by from SITS.
Parsley Sage
Ooh! Saw you over at SITS. Great recipe. Gotta love the flavor combo…can’t miss with chicken and lemon! Thanks for sharing!
Grams
Stopping by from SITS. I’ve added this recipe to my collection. Can’t wait to try it.
Ashley
Looks yummy! Congrats on your SITS Day!
Jen
What an amazing recipe. I can’t wait to try it.
Rachel
YUM! The pictures themselves just made me hungry
Susan in the Boonies
Looks great! I really like the look of your blog: nice job! I’m a fellow SITS girl, just stopping by to say, “Hey!”.
Lady Jennie
Mmmmmiam! Looks great. I will definitely try this (I’ve been meaning to get a meat pounder .. not sure what the official word is).
Visiting from SITS
Amy
Sounds easy enough!
Amy @ A Little Nosh