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Weeknight • Chicken

Speedy Lemon Dill Chicken Cutlets

These bright and tender chicken cutlets cook up in a flash, making them perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal.

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Speedy Lemon Dill Chicken Cutlets

Looking for a weeknight hero? These Lemon Dill Chicken Cutlets are here to save the day! Thinly sliced chicken breasts get a quick pan-fry and a zesty, herby sauce that’s bursting with fresh flavor. It's so simple, yet so satisfyingly delicious.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced or pounded into 1/2-inch cutlets
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Pat chicken cutlets dry with paper towels. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.

  2. Step 2

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken cutlets in a single layer (you may need to work in batches). Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.

  3. Step 3

    Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Once melted, stir in chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, until slightly reduced.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in fresh dill. Return chicken cutlets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Cook for 1-2 minutes to warm through. Garnish with fresh parsley, if using, and serve immediately.

Tips

  • If your chicken breasts are thick, slice them horizontally to create thinner cutlets for quicker cooking.
  • Serve these cutlets with a side of steamed green beans or a simple rice pilaf to soak up all that delicious sauce.

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