How to make Easy Lemon Chicken (Italian Style) in 20 Minutes

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Chicken broth maintains flavor while being lower in alcohol.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Spinach adds color and nutrition, while dried parsley is more affordable.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken pieces

Breasts are leaner, while bone-in pieces are often cheaper.

Cut chicken breasts into cubes or fillets.

Sprinkle chicken with flour to lightly coat.

Heat olive oil in a pan until hot.

Add chicken to the pan and cook until golden brown.

Pour in white wine and let it cook out until almost fully evaporated.

Season with salt and pepper.

Zest one lemon and add zest to the pan.

Juice two lemons and add juice to the pan, removing seeds.

Add a knob of butter and melt it into the sauce.

Add parsley and stir to combine.

Cover and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes until sauce thickens.

Serve with sauce over the chicken.

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