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Lemon Chicken Recipe

A flavorful and easy Italian-style lemon chicken made with tender chicken, fresh lemon, garlic, and simple seasonings. It’s bright, savory, and perfect for a quick family dinner.

Ingredients

  • Chicken fillets and thighs
  • Broccoli florets
  • 1 white or yellow onion
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Approximately 1 lb penne pasta or your choice of pasta
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Capers
  • Lemon Juice Blend (Mojo Sauce)
  • 5–6 cloves garlic
  • Pesto sauce
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Ingredient Notes

  • Chicken: The recipe uses both chicken fillets and thighs.
  • Lemon Juice Blend (Mojo Sauce): Provides the bright lemon flavor and forms part of the sauce used with the chicken.
  • Capers: Add a savory, tangy element to the lemon chicken sauce.
  • Garlic: 5-6 cloves provide the savory garlic flavor that makes this a lemon garlic chicken dish.
  • Pesto: The cooked pasta is tossed with pesto and served alongside the chicken.
  • Parmesan: Used to finish the pesto pasta and add a savory, cheesy flavor.

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Author: Vito's Italian Cucina
Course: Meats, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Meat