Whole 30 Lemon Chicken

Total time35 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time25 min

Golden-seared chicken breasts take center stage here, cooked in garlic-infused oil until deeply browned outside and juicy all the way through. The bright pan sauce comes together with fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth, simmered right in the same skillet to pick up all those flavorful browned bits. A finishing swirl of parsley adds a fresh, herby lift, and the whole dish gets brightened further with lemon slices at serving time. It's a simple, protein-forward dinner built around real, whole ingredients, and it comes together in one pan with minimal fuss. This one's a solid pick for a Whole30 dinner rotation, easy enough for a weeknight but bright and saucy enough to feel special.

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Ingredients

4 servings

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
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½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp garlic-infused oil, divided

For the sauce

½ cup dry white wine
½ cup chicken broth
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 ½ lemons)
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp cornstarch
Chef's tip
For thickening, use about 1 1/3 times as much tapioca flour, stirred into a spoonful of cold water first; take the pan off the heat soon after it thickens.
1 tbsp cold unsalted butter
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

For serving

4 lemon slices, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with the salt and black pepper.
2
Heat 1 tbsp of the garlic-infused oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts smooth-side down and sear undisturbed for 5–6 minutes, until the underside is deep golden and releases cleanly from the pan.

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