Lemon Chicken

Lemon Chicken is a delicious dish that combines the juicy tenderness of chicken with the freshness of citrus. Here is an Italian version of the dish:

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• 2 lemons (juice and zest)
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 sprig of fresh rosemary
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Flour, only if you wish to bread the chicken

Preparation

1. Take the chicken breasts and, if you wish, lightly flour them. This will help to create a crust when you cook them.
2. In a large pan, heat a drizzle of oil and brown the crushed garlic until golden.
3. Add the chicken and brown on both sides over medium-high heat.
4. Meanwhile, grate the zest of the lemons and squeeze their juice.
5. When the chicken is well browned, add the lemon juice, zest, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
6. Lower the heat, cover, and let cook for about 20-30 minutes, turning the chicken breasts occasionally.
7. The chicken is ready when it reaches an internal safe temperature of 74 °C and is cooked through.
8. Serve the chicken with its cooking sauce, and if desired, with a sprinkling of fresh lemon zest and chopped rosemary.

Lemon Chicken can be paired with a light side dish such as steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.

Curiosity

Lemon Chicken is a dish much appreciated in Italian cuisine, especially in the south of Italy, where it is common to use citrus in dishes due to their abundance in the region. Variations of this dish can include the use of different aromatic herbs or the addition of white wine during cooking.