Easy Lemon Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
2. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3. Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and butter and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, turning the chicken once, until the sauce has reduced and the chicken is cooked through.
5. Transfer the chicken to a serving plate and spoon the sauce over the top. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Lemon juice and garlic are a classic combination in many Mediterranean dishes.
• This dish is great served with a side of mashed potatoes or steamed rice.
• This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.