Description
Mediterranean-Inspired Lemon-Dill Chicken is a bright and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken cooked with fresh lemon juice, garlic, and fragrant dill. This simple yet delicious meal is perfect for weeknight dinners and pairs beautifully with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: lemon slices and extra dill for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add aromatics: Reduce heat slightly and add minced garlic to the pan. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add liquids: Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir gently to combine.
- Simmer: Cover and simmer for 8–10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Finish: Sprinkle fresh dill over the chicken and spoon the sauce over the top.
- Serve: Garnish with lemon slices and additional dill. Serve warm with rice, couscous, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
For extra Mediterranean flavor, add sliced olives or crumbled feta cheese before serving. This dish also works well with grilled chicken instead of skillet-cooked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: lemon dill chicken, Mediterranean chicken recipe, easy chicken dinner, lemon herb chicken