Skillet Lemon Chicken Breasts
Skillet Lemon Chicken Breasts deliver bright citrus over juicy, seared chicken with a whisper of cilantro, onion salt, and black pepper. The cast-iron sear adds light char and savory depth, letting the fresh lemon shine. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner, it pairs well with simple sides like greens, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Coat a large cast iron skillet with cooking spray and warm it over low heat.
- 2
Pierce each chicken breast about 5 times with a fork and place them in the hot skillet.
- 3
Squeeze 1 lemon quarter over each chicken breast, leaving a little juice in each quarter.
- 4
Sprinkle each breast with some cilantro, onion salt, and pepper; cook until golden brown, about 7 minutes.
- 5
Flip, pierce again, and repeat the seasoning process.
- 6
Cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes more; an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 588.33 kcal High
- Protein 52.83 g Good Source
- Carbs 11.4 g Moderate
- Total Fat 36.55 g High
- Saturated Fat 2.14 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 140.75 mg High
- Sodium 138.78 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.98 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.95 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 10.33 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.49 mg Low Source
- Potassium 39.11 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.51 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 11.43 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Onions 🧅