Juicy, flavour-packed chicken cooked in a rich lemon garlic sauce a simple, comforting meal perfect for lunch or dinner 😍🔥
Ingredients:
🔸 2 chicken breasts (or thighs)
🔸 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
🔸 4 garlic cloves (minced)
🔸 Juice of 1 lemon
🔸 1 tsp lemon zest
🔸 1/2 cup chicken stock or water
🔸 1 tsp mixed herbs or oregano
🔸 1/2 tsp black pepper
🔸 Salt to taste
🔸 1/2 tsp paprika or chilli flakes (optional)
🔸 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
🔸 Lemon slices (for serving)
Instructions:
🔸 Season the chicken with salt, pepper and paprika on both sides.
🔸 Heat olive oil or butter in a pan over medium heat.
🔸 Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
🔸 In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
🔸 Pour in chicken stock, lemon juice and lemon zest. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes.
🔸 Add mixed herbs and return the chicken to the pan.
🔸 Spoon the lemon garlic sauce over the chicken and cook for another 2 minutes.
🔸 Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices.
🔸 Serve hot with rice, mash, or roasted vegetables and enjoy 🍋🧄🔥