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    Published: Mar 25, 2022 by Misty · This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, see our privacy policy.

    Electric Skillet Lemon Chicken

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    White oval platter of lemon chicken breasts with text overlay.
    Ladle pouring garlic lemon sauce on a row of chicken breasts with text overlay.

    This Electric Skillet Lemon Chicken comes together in a flash for an easy 30 minute meal! With golden brown chicken coated in a lemony pan sauce, this recipe is simple enough for a weeknight dinner and impressive enough to entertain. It’s the perfect meal whenever you have lemons on hand.

    Three golden brown chicken breasts with lemon sauce and parsley on a plate.
    This electric skillet chicken recipe is a fast and easy weeknight dinner!
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    • 🏅 Why this recipe is great
    • 🍋 Ingredients
    • 🔪 How to make electric skillet chicken
    • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦  For a crowd
    • 🙋 Questions & Answers
    • 👨🏼‍🍳 Tips & Tricks
    • 📖  More electric skillet recipes
    • 👋🏻 Connect with us!
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    Welcome to one of our family favorite dinners! Electric skillet chicken recipes are one of my go-to meals all year round, but this recipe is especially great in the spring and summer when lemons are bountiful. We've been making this one for over 20 years, so I'd say it's a real winner.

    For more electric skillet recipes, try this yummy Skillet Apricot Chicken or this super easy Brown Butter Herb Chicken or this Maple Mustard Chicken.

    🏅 Why this recipe is great

    • It's done in under 30 minutes!
    • The sauce is perfectly flavorful with fresh lemon, garlic, and white wine.
    • It uses staple pantry ingredients you probably have on hand.
    • Great for adults or kids alike - everyone loves lemon!
    • Electric skillet recipes are great for low-heat summer dinners.

    🍋 Ingredients

    • Chicken breasts: Boneless, skinless, and cut in half horizontally.
    • Flour: This creates the beautiful golden color and gives the sauce something to stick to.
    • Kosher salt and pepper: Don’t be too sparse - the chicken gets a lot of flavor from the salt especially.
    • Butter: As the chicken cooks, the butter will brown and add an extra layer of flavor to the sauce.
    • Garlic: I prefer to use pre-minced garlic for the sake of ease and time.
    • Dry white wine: Any dry white wine works well, such as a Vermouth, Chardonnay, or Zinfandel. You can substitute the wine with chicken broth if preferred.
    • Lemon juice: Use the fresh lemons for the best flavor.

    🔪 How to make electric skillet chicken

    My favorite way to make this recipe is in this electric skillet (affiliate), but you can also make it in a large skillet on the stove.

    Start by combining the flour, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Coat each piece of chicken lightly, shaking off the extra. Then melt the butter in the skillet on medium heat and cook the first side of the chicken for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown.

    Chicken coated in flour (picture 1), chicken cooking in electric skillet (picture 2), flipped chicken (picture 3), and chicken finished with sauce (picture 4).
    Coat the chicken lightly, cook in a skillet, then add the sauce ingredients.

    Next, flip the chicken and add the garlic, cooking for another 3-4 minutes. Add the white wine and lemon juice, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through to get it coated in the yummy sauce.

    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦  For a crowd

    Electric skillet recipes are not ideal for a group larger than 6-10. The reason is that this chicken is best served fresh, and you will have to do several rounds of cooking to make enough for more than 6. However, you could use multiple skillets to make a larger batch if needed.

    Ladle pouring garlic lemon sauce on a row of chicken breasts.
    Electric skillet recipes can also be made in a skillet on the stove for a quick dinner.

    🙋 Questions & Answers

    How do I get tender and juicy chicken breasts?

    A couple quick tips: 1) Cut the chicken horizontally to make it thinner. This will prevent overcooking. 2) Be sure not to overcook them. Overcooked chicken breasts will be dry every time. You can always use a thermometer to check your chicken. It's done when it reaches 165°F.

    Can I cook frozen chicken in a skillet?

    Electric skillet recipes requires the chicken to be thawed completely before cooking.

    What do I serve with Lemon Chicken?

    This chicken pairs well with practically any potato or vegetable dish. And you can't go wrong by adding fresh bread or biscuits. Here are some of our favorite combos for inspiration:
    • Fluffy Red Skinned Mashed Potatoes (our favorite side for this chicken)
    • Green Beans Almondine
    • Roasted broccoli or Brussels sprouts
    • Green salad (make your own or buy it bagged)
    • Buttery Dinner Rolls or Easy Cream Biscuits

    👨🏼‍🍳 Tips & Tricks

    • Try to slice the breasts as evenly as possible to ensure that they cook in the same amount of time. 
    • Coat the chicken very lightly in the flour. Too much flour causes a clumpy, soggy coating. 
    • Keep your skillet to medium heat. If the pan gets too hot, the butter will burn before the chicken is finished. 
    • If using a non-stick pan or skillet, be sure to use rubber tipped tongs. Metal tongs will scratch up your skillet. 
    White oval platter of lemon chicken breasts with parsley and fresh lemon wedges as a garnish.
    Serve with potatoes, green veggies, or a simple salad for a complete meal.

    📖  More electric skillet recipes

    • Crazy Good Pepper Steak - Tender strips of steak and colorful veggies covered in a thick asian-sauce, all served over rice.
    • Skillet Apricot Chicken - 25 minute electric skillet chicken with the most addictive sticky apricot sauce.
    • Chicken Romano (Cheesecake Factory Copycat) - Extra crispy chicken served over pasta with red sauce.
    • Skillet Chicken with Brown Butter and Herbs - Easy 30 minute electric skillet chicken with tons of flavor.

    👋🏻 Connect with us!

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    📋 Recipe

    Three golden brown chicken breasts with lemon sauce and parsley on a plate.

    Electric Skillet Lemon Chicken

    This Electric Skillet Lemon Chicken comes together in a flash for an easy 30 minute meal! With golden brown chicken coated in a lemony pan sauce, this recipe is simple enough for a weeknight dinner and impressive enough to entertain. It’s the perfect meal whenever you have lemons on hand.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 207kcal
    Author: Borrowed Bites

    Equipment

    • electric skillet (affiliate)

    Ingredients

    • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half horizontally
    • ½ cup flour
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • ¼ cup butter or ½ stick
    • 1 tablespoon garlic minced (about 4 cloves)
    • 1 cup dry white wine may substitute chicken broth
    • ¼ cup lemon juice (about 2 medium lemons)
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    Instructions

    • Mix together the flour, salt, and pepper. Lightly coat each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.
      ½ cup flour, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • Melt the butter over medium heat in an electric skillet or skillet on the stove. Once melted, cook first side of chicken until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes (may need longer if chicken is very thick).
      ¼ cup butter
    • Flip the chicken and add garlic. Continue to cook for 3-4 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
      1 tablespoon garlic
    • Add wine and lemon juice, stirring well to incorporate the garlic and browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes, or until it thickens and coats the chicken. Flip chicken halfway through to coat in sauce, then serve.
      1 cup dry white wine, ¼ cup lemon juice
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    Notes

    Tips & Tricks
    • Try to slice the breasts as evenly as possible to ensure that they cook in the same amount of time. 
    • Coat the chicken very lightly in the flour. Too much flour causes a clumpy, soggy coating. 
    • Keep your skillet to medium heat. If the pan gets too hot, the butter will burn before the chicken is finished. 
    • If using a non-stick pan or skillet, be sure to use rubber tipped tongs. Metal tongs will scratch up your skillet. 

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 329mg | Potassium: 259mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 253IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

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    1. Sandra says

      September 25, 2021 at 10:48 am

      Can I use white wine vinegar?

      Reply
      • Danielle says

        September 25, 2021 at 11:50 am

        I would use chicken stock. Any type of vinegar won’t be a good substitute in this recipe. Hope that helps.

        Reply
    2. Donna Molchan says

      September 18, 2021 at 12:27 pm

      I would like to make this, I have chicken thighs, bone in w/skin on. What change in cooking time be?

      Reply
      • Danielle says

        September 18, 2021 at 12:33 pm

        Unfortunately, I don’t think this recipe is a good fit for bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. They cook so differently than boneless skinless chicken breasts. I would try looking up recipes that are designed for bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. So sorry! Hope you find something that fits the bill.

        Reply
    3. Ryan says

      March 05, 2021 at 10:59 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe! Very easy to make but very tasty. I paired this with your cilantro lime rice recipe, which made for a great combination. I'll definitely be making this again!

      Reply
      • Danielle says

        March 05, 2021 at 2:31 pm

        So happy that you liked it!

        Reply
    4. Martha says

      August 14, 2020 at 3:19 am

      5 stars
      Hi. I am currently without an oven or stovetop. Long story. I have only cooked stovetop with a gas range.

      However, have an new electric skillet. You indicated you liked to prepare this with an electric skillet but instructions didn’t mention it. Mine is still in the box. 😂. What temperature qualifies as medium heat, or medium low or medium high? What setting do you recommend?

      Thanks.

      Reply
      • Danielle says

        August 14, 2020 at 7:16 am

        So sorry to hear you are without an oven or stovetop! I did that for a season during a kitchen renovation. It was slow cooker and electric skillet everyday.

        In line 2 in the recipe card it says to melt the butter over medium heat in a skillet on the stove or an electric skillet. It isn't more specific because each electric skillet is a little different. For my electric skillet I usually put it at 350° at first. If that seems a bit hot I will turn it down to in between 300° and 350°. I will add those notes to the recipe card. Hopefully the maiden voyage of your electric skillet goes well!😃 Please feel free to ask any more questions if they come up.

        Reply
        • Martha says

          August 14, 2020 at 3:19 pm

          Thank you for your kind reply. It’s a long road to replacing appliances with the COVID-19 pandemic. The struggle is real. 😂

          Reply
          • Danielle says

            August 15, 2020 at 2:41 pm

            Wow! That's an area I didn't think about being affected. Hopefully it will resolve it self soon. Enjoy your weekend!

            Reply
          • NaPua Oney says

            February 20, 2021 at 1:42 pm

            And the struggle is STILL real!! I too am with out a stove from 02/06/21 to expected delivery date of 03/12/21, so happy to find this recipe;^} it’s what we are trying for dinner tonight!

            Reply
            • Misty says

              February 20, 2021 at 2:56 pm

              So sorry to hear that! That is a REAL struggle. Electric skillets to the rescue! Hope you enjoy this recipe. If you're looking for other electric skillet recipes, we have Brown Butter Herb chicken and Pepper Steak on the blog. Both are great!

    5. Rachel says

      March 01, 2020 at 5:11 pm

      I made this chicken tonight, and let me tell yah, when the wine and lemon juice hit the pan, I smiled from ear to ear. I tend to love big, strong flavors, so next time I would actually up the amount of lemon juice. Over all, delicious, tender, juicy, and beautiful flavors.

      Reply
      • Danielle says

        March 01, 2020 at 10:08 pm

        Yay! So happy to hear how much you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    6. Theresa says

      February 18, 2020 at 11:26 pm

      5 stars
      My kids and I made this tonight for dinner. It is so good! We served it with brown rice and it was perfect to soak up some sauce. I don't have a large skillet and had to cook the chicken in two batches but it came out perfectly. We will definitely be putting this in our regular rotation of meals. Thank you Misty!

      Reply
      • Misty says

        February 20, 2020 at 3:04 pm

        Two batches in a skillet is a great option!

        Reply
    7. Kimberly Jones says

      February 03, 2020 at 7:37 am

      Misty! This looks delightful!

      Reply
      • Misty says

        February 03, 2020 at 1:16 pm

        Thanks, Kim! One of my favorites 🙂

        Reply

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