Lemon Chicken Recipes – Our easy lemon chicken recipes shine with a sunny, tangy zing. From chicken breast to chicken thighs, grilled, roasted or slow-cooked, these lemon-flavored chicken recipes pack a ton of flavor. Try our garlic lemon chicken thighs with green beans or butter lemon chicken breast with asparagus, they’re all fantastic. And as a bonus, most of these lemon chicken dishes are ready in 30 minutes. Enjoy!
Lemon Chicken Recipes: 19 Easy Lemon Chicken Recipes
1. Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet
![Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/lemon-garlic-butter-thighs-and-green-beans-skillet](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/chicken-and-green-beans-recipe4.jpg)
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
2. Garlic Lemon Chicken Thighs
![Garlic Lemon Chicken Thighs - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-lemon-chicken-thighs-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/easy-Cilantro-Lime-Chicken-Thighs.jpg)
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
3. Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
![Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/crock-pot-lemon-garlic-butter-chicken-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/crock-pot-chicken-dinner-recipe-.jpg)
Cooking time: 240 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
4. Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Lemon Asparagus
![Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Lemon Asparagus - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-butter-chicken-bites-asparagus-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/chicken-and-asparagus-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
5. Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken Breasts
![Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken Breasts - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/instant-pot-chicken-breasts-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/easy-instant-pot-chicken-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
6. 15-Minute Cowboy Butter Chicken with Zucchini Noodles
![15-Minute Cowboy Butter Chicken with Zucchini Noodles - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/cowboy-butter-chicken-and-zucchini-noodles](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/chicken-zucchini-pasta.jpg)
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
7. Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Baked with Asparagus
![Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Baked with Asparagus - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/baked-chicken-bites-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/easy-chicken-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
8. Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon Garlic
![Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon Garlic - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/grilled-lemon-garlic-chicken-skewers](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/easy-chicken-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
9. Baked Chicken in Foil with Asparagus and Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
![Baked Chicken in Foil with Asparagus and Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/baked-chicken-in-foil-with-asparagus-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Baked-Chicken.jpg)
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
10. Lemon Garlic Baked Chicken Thighs
![Lemon Garlic Baked Chicken Thighs - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-lemon-baked-chicken-thighs-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/quick-Chicken-Thighs-Recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
11. Roasted Lemon Garlic Butter SpatchCock Chicken
![Roasted Lemon Garlic Butter SpatchCock Chicken - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/lemon-garlic-butter-spatchcock-chicken-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/garlic-butter-roasted-chicken.jpg)
Cooking time: 35 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
12. Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Zucchini Noodles Skillet
![Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Zucchini Noodles Skillet - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/lemon-garlic-butter-chicken-thighs-zucchini-noodles-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Lemon-Garlic-Butter-Chicken-and-Zucchini-Noodles-Skillet-4.jpg)
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
13. Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Lemon Zucchini Noodles
![Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Lemon Zucchini Noodles - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-butter-chicken-bites-with-lemon-zucchini-noodles](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Garlic-Butter-Chicken-Bites.jpg)
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
14. One-Pan Lemon Butter Chicken with Asparagus
![One-Pan Lemon Butter Chicken with Asparagus - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/lemon-butter-chicken-with-asparagus](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Honey-Lemon-Butter-Chicken-with-Asparagus-recipe-2.jpg)
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
15. Baked Chicken Breasts with Lemon & Veggies
![Baked Chicken Breasts with Lemon & Veggies - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/baked-chicken-breasts-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/baked-chicken-breasts-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
16. Garlic Lemon Chicken Breasts with Bacon Green Beans
![Garlic Lemon Chicken Breasts with Bacon Green Beans - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-lemon-chicken-and-green-beans-skillet](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/lemon-garlic-chicken-with-green-beans-5.jpg)
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
17. Best Oven-Baked Chicken
![Best Oven-Baked Chicken - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/oven-baked-chicken-with-asparagus-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/roasted-chicken-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
18. Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Chicken and Asparagus
![Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Chicken and Asparagus - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-butter-chicken-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Garlic-Butter-Chicken-asparagus-recipes.jpg)
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
19. Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders and Green Beans Skillet
![Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders and Green Beans Skillet - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/lemon-garlic-butter-chicken-tenders-green-beans-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Chicken-Tenders-Recipe-9-.jpg)
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
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19 Easy Lemon Chicken Recipes: Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet
by eatwell101
Yield: 3 servings Prep Time: 10 min Cook time: 20 min
This one-skillet Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken recipe is a snap to fix. The chicken thighs and green beans are cooked with lemon garlic butter sauce in the same pan. So addicting!
Ingredients you need for the Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet
Directions
How to Make this Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe:
1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. You want to remove excess moisture so the chicken will brown properly.
2. Combine the onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
3. Rub the chicken thighs generously with the seasoning mixture. Set aside while you prepare green beans.
4. Arrange the green beans in a microwave-safe dish with 1/2 cup (125ml) water and cook in the microwave for 8-10 minutes until almost done but still crisp.
5. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-low heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
6. Place the seasoned chicken thighs top side down in the hot skillet and cook, until golden, about 5-6 minutes, then flip the chicken thighs and cook another 5-6 minutes, until cooked through and a cooking thermometer displays 165°F (75°C). If the chicken browns too quickly, lower the heat. Adjust timing depending on the thickness. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
7. In the same skillet, lower the heat and melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. Add chopped parsley, garlic, hot sauce, red crushed chili pepper flakes, and pre-cooked green beans and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until cooked to your liking. Add lemon juice and chicken stock and reduce the sauce for a couple of minutes, until slightly thickened.
8. Push green beans to the side, place the chicken back in the pan with the sauce, and reheat quickly. Adjust seasoning chicken with pepper.
9. Serve the lemon garlic butter chicken thighs warm, garnished with more crushed chili pepper, fresh parsley, and a slice of lemon if you like. Enjoy!
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