Pan Roasted Lemon Chicken

By RoketJSquerl

Ingredients

• For the Rub:
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• For Frying the Chicken:
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 and 1/4 cups chicken stock
• 1/4 cup lemon juice*
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 3 large chicken breasts (or 6 small/medium breasts or 6 thighs)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a small bowl, combine the lemon rub ingredients and mix together. Rub the lemon rub on top of the chicken breasts or thighs if you are using them.
In a skillet, preferably one that is oven safe* add the olive oil and allow the skillet to heat up. Place the chicken breasts in the pan and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side.
Add the chicken stock, lemon juice, and lemon zest into the skillet and place in the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until an internal temperature of 175 degrees in reached.
*I used fresh lemon juice because I also needed the lemon zest.
*I used a medium-sized cast iron skillet.