Easy and delicious, this Lemon Chicken Skillet is perfect for a weeknight dinner with your favorite side dish.
This Lemon Chicken Skillet recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, Whole 30 and Paleo. It is in regular dinner rotation in our home and we love to have it with mashed potatoes. It is similar to Chicken Piccata but since my family does not like capers I came up with this saucy Lemon Chicken skillet and it does not disappoint. So comforting and perfect for a week night dinner that makes amazing left over lunches.
Simple ingredients to make Lemon Chicken Skillet
- chicken breast
- flour (gluten-free flour, or tapioca)
- salt and pepper
- olive oil or avocado oil
- shallot
- garlic
- chicken broth
- lemons
- lemon juice
- parsley
- coconut milk or cream
- lime juice
Lemon Chicken Skillet
Ingredients
- 4 thin-sliced chicken breasts
- salt and pepper to season
- 1/2 cup gluten-free flour or tapioca flour (Whole 30), reserve 1Tbsp on the side
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- 2 Tbsp ghee, divided
- 1 shallot, minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place flour on a plate, while reserving 1 Tbsp flour on the side. Dredge chicken breasts with flour until evenly coated.
- Add 1 Tbsp ghee and 1 Tbsp avocado oil to large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add chicken to to heated skillet and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add remaining Tbsp of ghee to pan and add garlic and shallot to pan. Cook while stirring for about 1-2 minutes. Add the 1 Tbsp of flour and mix well while cooking for 1 more minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Add lemon juice, coconut milk, and stir to mix well while bringing to a simmer for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add chicken back into the pan. Add lemon slices and top with fresh chopped parsley and continue to cook for 5-6 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite side and enjoy!
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