Description
Lemon Garlic Shredded Chicken is a juicy, flavorful, and incredibly versatile dish perfect for sandwiches, wraps, salads, tacos, rice bowls, or meal prep. Tender chicken breasts cooked in a zesty lemon garlic sauce make this recipe a healthy and easy main course, ideal for Mediterranean-inspired meals.
Ingredients
Chicken and Seasonings
- 2 lbs (900 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Season the chicken: In a bowl, evenly coat the chicken breasts with paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to infuse flavor throughout the meat.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown to lock in juices.
- Add aromatics and liquid: Stir in the minced garlic, then pour in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth, ensuring the chicken is partially submerged.
- Simmer the chicken: Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to low, and let the chicken simmer gently for 20–25 minutes until fully cooked and tender.
- Shred and toss: Remove chicken from the skillet and shred it with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the skillet and toss it well with the cooking juices for maximum flavor before serving.
Notes
- Perfect for meal prep and can be enjoyed throughout the week.
- Freeze cooked shredded chicken in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Works great in salads, wraps, grain bowls, tacos, or sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
