Pan-Seared Lemon Garlic Marinated Chicken in Hexclad
Make juicy Pan-Seared Lemon Garlic Marinated Chicken in under 15 minutes! This easy recipe uses a vibrant lemon garlic marinade and sears beautifully in a Hexclad hybrid pan or cast iron skillet. Perfect for busy weeknights, this chicken is golden on the outside and moist on the inside, full of flavor in every bite.
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Why You’ll Love This Garlic Lemon Chicken Breast in Hexclad Recipe
- Juicy, not dry: Say goodbye to dry chicken! This method guarantees juicy chicken with a golden sear.
- Quick and easy: Ready in under 15 minutes, perfect for busy nights.
- Packed with flavor: The lemon garlic marinade adds a tangy, savory kick to every bite.
- Versatile: Use this flavorful chicken in salads, sandwiches, or as the star of your dinner plate.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here is everything you need to make the best-marinated lemon chicken breast:
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: You can use skinless chicken thighs, chicken pieces, chicken tenders, or a rotisserie chicken.
Lemon Juice: For best results, use freshly squeezed lemon juice or lime juice.
Lemon Zest: You can omit it if you are using store-bought lemon juice and don’t have a fresh lemon.
Dijon Mustard: You can omit or use regular mustard or mustard powder as a substitute. Make sure it’s gluten-free.
Italian Seasoning: You can use dried seasoning or fresh herbs. You can replace with your favorite seasoning rub.
Worcestershire Sauce: Make sure to use a gluten-free Worcestershire sauce or replace it with liquid aminos or gluten-free soy sauce.
Additional Seasoning: You can add red pepper flakes for a spicy lemon flavor.
How to Make My Lemon Garlic Chicken in a Hexclad Hybrid Pan
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
Place 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts in plastic bags and pound until they are an even thickness. Start at the thickest part of the chicken and work outward. I like to use a wooden rolling pin. Season both sides of the chicken with coarse sea salt and a dash of pepper.
In a small bowl, combine light olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and dried parsley and stir until combined. Place the chicken breasts in a bag or bowl and pour in the marinade. Toss the chicken and refrigerate for 30 minutes up to 4 hours.
Step 2: Pan-Sear the Chicken
Bring a frying pan (ideally a cast iron or Hexclad frying pan) to medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of light olive oil. Allow excess marinade to drain off the chicken breasts, and then lay them in the hot frying pan.
Cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown underneath. Pour a few drops of Worcestershire sauce onto the top of the chicken and then flip them over to cook on the second side.
Cook for an additional 4-6 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken is at least 165°F.
Place the chicken breasts on a plate to rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Garnish with optional lemon slices.
Gluten-Free Hexclad Pan-Seared Chicken Breast Recipe Notes
Tenderizing the Chicken: Be careful not to overpound the chicken breasts, or they can start to break down and become too thin.
Adding Oil: Since the chicken has already been marinating in oil, you do not have to add much oil to your pan before cooking. Just a little olive oil is perfect.
Browning: If the chicken appears to be browning too quickly on the bottom, reduce to medium heat and cover with a lid to help the inside cook quicker.
Internal temperature: I recommend using a good meat thermometer to take the guesswork out of knowing when the chicken is cooked through.
Serving suggestions:
This chicken pairs beautifully with green beans, bell peppers, red onion, warm tortillas with some sour cream, etc. You can add it to coconut curry chicken, garlic herb chicken, or any other favorite chicken dish that calls for a juicy piece of chicken.
Do you love chicken main dishes? Check out more of my easy and nutritious chicken recipes:
- Gluten-Free Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta with Cottage Cheese
- Gluten-Free Chicken Noodle Soup with Cottage Cheese Recipe
- Gluten-Free Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe
- Burrito Bowls with Cilantro Lime Chicken
- Best Gluten Free Low Carb Chicken Parmesan Recipe
- BEST Gluten Free Orange Chicken Recipe
Pan-Seared Lemon Garlic Marinated Chicken in Hexclad
Ingredients
- 4 8 ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
- dash black pepper
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free Worcestershire Sauce
Lemon Garlic Marinade:
- 1/4 cup light olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (1 juiced lemon)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoons dried parsley
Instructions
- Place 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts in plastic bags and pound until they are an even thickness. Start at the thickest part of the chicken and work outward. I like to use a wooden rolling pin. Season both sides of the chicken with coarse sea salt and a dash of pepper.In a small bowl, combine light olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and dried parsley and stir until combined. Place the chicken breasts in a bag or bowl and pour in the marinade. Toss the chicken and refrigerate for 30 minutes up to 4 hours.
- Bring a frying pan (ideally a cast iron or Hexclad frying pan) to medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of light olive oil. Allow excess marinade to drain off the chicken breasts, and then lay them in the hot frying pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown underneath. Pour a few drops of Worcestershire sauce onto the top of the chicken and then flip them over to cook on the second side. Cook for an additional 4-6 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken is at least 165°F. Place the chicken breasts on a plate to rest for 15 minutes before serving.Garnish with optional lemon slices.
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Responses
Made this in my cast iron pan…tasted delicious!! I marinated my chicken for about 15 minutes and it had tons of flavor!!
I got a set of Hexclad pans for Christmas and gave this recipe a go. I’m not really a lemon guy, but the flavor in this chicken is unreal! I know this isn’t a Hexclad review but these pans are amazing too! My wife loves that the pan can go right into the sink.
Hey Brent, I have to agree that Hexclad pans are amazing!!! I’m so glad you liked my recipe. Thank you for sharing 🙂
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