Name: Lemon Pepper Chicken With Broccoli – Bright Citrus Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 600g (1.3lb) chicken breasts: Cut into pieces for quick cooking.; 500g (1.1lb) broccoli florets: Use pre-cut or chop fresh broccoli.; 2 lemons (approx. 60ml/2oz juice): Zest and juice for bright flavor.; 2 tsp (10g/0.35oz) black pepper: Freshly cracked for best aroma.; 1 tsp (5g/0.18oz) sea salt: Enhances all flavors.; 3 cloves garlic: Minced for aromatic depth.; 2 tbsp (30ml/2oz) olive oil: For searing the chicken.; 1 tbsp (14g/1tbsp) butter: Adds richness to the sauce.; 120ml (½ cup) vegetable broth: Deglazes the skillet.; 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water: Thickens the sauce.; 1 tsp honey (optional): Balances acidity.; 2 tbsp parsley: Chopped for garnish.; 2 tbsp almond slivers: Toasted for crunch.; Lemon wedges: For serving.

Description

This Lemon Pepper Chicken with Broccoli skillet is a quick and healthy meal, ready in under 30 minutes. Bright lemon and peppery chicken pair perfectly with tender-crisp broccoli in a luscious sauce.

Ingredients

Scale

600g (1.3lb) chicken breasts: Cut into pieces for quick cooking.
500g (1.1lb) broccoli florets: Use pre-cut or chop fresh broccoli.
2 lemons (approx. 60ml/2oz juice): Zest and juice for bright flavor.
2 tsp (10g/0.35oz) black pepper: Freshly cracked for best aroma.
1 tsp (5g/0.18oz) sea salt: Enhances all flavors.
3 cloves garlic: Minced for aromatic depth.
2 tbsp (30ml/2oz) olive oil: For searing the chicken.
1 tbsp (14g/1tbsp) butter: Adds richness to the sauce.
120ml (½ cup) vegetable broth: Deglazes the skillet.
1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water: Thickens the sauce.
1 tsp honey (optional): Balances acidity.
2 tbsp parsley: Chopped for garnish.
2 tbsp almond slivers: Toasted for crunch.
Lemon wedges: For serving.

Instructions

Prepare Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil for 3 minutes per side.
Bake Chicken: Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 12-15 minutes.
Blanch Broccoli: Blanch broccoli for 2 minutes, then ice bath.
Build Flavor Base: Sauté garlic and lemon zest in butter.
Deglaze & Simmer: Deglaze with broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
Thicken Sauce: Whisk in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
Finish & Combine: Add lemon juice and toss with broccoli.
Plate & Garnish: Slice chicken, arrange with broccoli, and garnish.

Notes

For a more intense lemon flavor, add a little extra zest. Don’t overcrowd the skillet when searing the chicken to ensure a good sear.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Poultry
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 400 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg

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