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🌍Authentic Italian recipe from a Italy-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Barbara Cherryglimmer

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Easy Lemon Chicken

Cultural Context

Originating from the sunny regions of Italy, Lemon Chicken is a delightful dish that highlights the vibrant flavors of fresh lemons and herbs. It's often served in Italian households as a comforting weeknight meal, showcasing the simplicity and elegance of Italian cooking. Today, variations of this dish can be found worldwide, with many adapting it to their local tastes and available ingredients.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
chicken thighs
olive oil
lemon juice
garlic
fresh parsley
salt
black pepper
chicken broth
butter
lemon zest
red pepper flakes
capers
flour
white wine

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.

1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

2

Season chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.

3

Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.

4

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

5

In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

6

Pour in white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

7

Add chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and capers to the skillet; stir to combine.

8

Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.

9

Remove the chicken and keep warm.

10

Stir in butter and fresh parsley into the sauce until melted and combined.

11

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

12

Serve the chicken drizzled with the lemon sauce and garnish with additional parsley.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Lemon ChickenPollo al Limone
Local Name: Pollo al Limone

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