Lemon and Dill Chicken

Lemon and Dill Chicken

Grilled Chicken Breast with Lemon and Herb Sauce

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 20m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (32 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

170
calories
6.2g
fat
63mg
cholesterol
339mg
sodium
3.3g
carbohydrates
24.1g
protein
Lemon and Dill Chicken

Recipe Description

This Lemon and Dill Chicken is a lovely fresh and clean dish perfect to add to your weekly meal prep. I love the simplicity of this recipe and this weekly chicken dinner needs just 20 minutes to prepare.

Grilled chicken breasts in a garlic and onion sauce with fresh dill and lemon juice. Serve with soft and fluffy white rice and some of your favorite vegetables.

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Season chicken

    1 min
    Step 1 - Lemon and Dill Chicken

    Generously season 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper all over.

  2. 2

    Sear chicken

    6 min
    Step 2 - Lemon and Dill Chicken

    In a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1½ teaspoons of oil and add the seasoned chicken breasts. Cook for about 3 minutes per side until sear and well browned. Set aside on a plate and cover with aluminum foil.

  3. 3

    Cook onion and garlic

    1 min
    Step 3 - Lemon and Dill ChickenStep 3 - Lemon and Dill Chicken

    Return the skillet to the heat and reduce to medium. Heat 1½ teaspoons of oil and add ¼ cup of finely chopped onion and 3 cloves of minced garlic. Cook, while tossing, for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Combine sauce

    1 min
    Step 4 - Lemon and Dill Chicken

    In a measuring cup, whisk 1 cup of chicken broth, 2 teaspoons of flour, 1 tablespoon of dill and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.

  5. 5

    Cook sauce

    3 min
    Step 5 - Lemon and Dill ChickenStep 5 - Lemon and Dill Chicken

    Pour the sauce into the skillet and cook, while whisking, for about 3 minutes until slightly thicker.

  6. 6

    Add chicken

    4 min
    Step 6 - Lemon and Dill Chicken

    Reduce the heat to low and return the seared chicken, along with any juices, to the skillet. Simmer for about 4 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Transfer chicken to a serving plate.

  7. 7

    Season sauce

    1 min
    Step 7 - Lemon and Dill Chicken

    Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste and pour over the chicken.

  8. 8

    Serve

    1 min
    Step 8 - Lemon and Dill Chicken

    Garnish with 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped dill for serving.

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About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

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4.8 out of 5 (32 reviews)
William Carter
December 18, 2024
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This recipe is fab. I made it after a long day at work, and the flavours transported me to a sunny picnic. The lemony zing combined with dill is just fantastic. Simple, quick, loved it!

Ellie
November 8, 2024
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Yummy! This chicken recipe is so easy and quick, perfect for our busy weeknights. My hubby adored it!

Gavin
August 26, 2024
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Yo, I made this Lemon and Dill Chicken last night and it was lit! Super easy and my kids loved it. We had a family dinner, and it was ready in no time. Gotta say, the flavors were on point! Thanks for the recipe!

Zara
January 5, 2024
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Delicious!

Xander
April 25, 2023
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I really enjoyed making this Lemon and Dill Chicken. It was impressivly easy and the flavors were just right. I made it for my friends and they loved it! Definitely a dish I’ll keep in rotation.

Aaron
April 21, 2023
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This chicken's so good! Made for my family and they loved it!

Laura
January 26, 2022
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I tried this Lemon and Dill Chicken for our weekly dinner, and it was simply great. The fresh flavors reminded me of summer whenever I cooked with my mom. Thank you for this easy recipe.

Yannick
October 14, 2021
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Tasty chicken dinner!

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