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Meyer Lemon Chicken

Meyer Lemon Chicken Recipe

Juicy Meyer lemon chicken with gentle citrus flavor and a light garlic pan sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lb chicken thighs or breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 Meyer lemons sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Optional: fresh herbs

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and sear chicken until golden.
  3. Remove chicken and add garlic and lemon slices.
  4. Return chicken to pan and add broth.
  5. Simmer gently until chicken is cooked through.
  6. Rest briefly and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use low heat for best texture
  • Adjust lemon quantity to taste