Recipes Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken 15 Lemon Chicken Recipes That Prove It's a Perfect Pairing There are so many ways to make this classic combo sing. By Lynn Andriani Lynn Andriani Lynn is a freelance writer for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 20, 2024 Close Photo: Johnny Miller It's hard to imagine a chicken dish that wouldn't benefit from a little lemon, and these recipes prove why. The acidic citrus fruit does an admirable job balancing out the richness of thighs and drumsticks, and it beautifully jazzes up potentially bland-tasting or dry chicken breasts. Add some herbs, whether thyme, oregano, or rosemary, and you've got the makings of a wonderful meal. Whole lemons can be stored on the countertop but our experts prefer to store their citrus in the refrigerator because this keeps lemons fresh for longer. Also, if you see Meyer lemons in the market, give them a try in any of these recipes. They have a mild acidity, offering a less astringent note compared to a regular lemon. 32 One-Pot Chicken Recipes for Busy Weeknight Dinners 01 of 15 Grilled Chicken Breasts With Lemon-Thyme Sauce Kate Sears Here's a great weeknight dinner option that's ready in under an hour and great for lunch the next day (if there are any leftovers, that is!). You pound the chicken breasts, then grill them until lightly charred. Spoon a no-cook lemon-thyme sauce on top, and dinner is served. View Recipe 02 of 15 Spatchcocked Chicken on Bread With Herbs and Lemon If you love dipping crusty bread in pan juices, this recipe is for you. You roast a spatchcocked bird on top of rustic bread and then finish it with fresh lemon juice and herbs for an instant sauce. View Recipe 03 of 15 Creamy Lemon Chicken With Spinach and Artichokes Marcus Nilsson With cream cheese, spinach, and artichoke hearts, this dish is reminiscent of the classic party dip. Add chicken and lemon, and it becomes a hearty entree. View Recipe 04 of 15 Grilled Tuscan Chicken With Rosemary and Lemon There's something wonderfully rustic and rich about this recipe, which relies on simple techniques and ingredients for great flavor. Combine rosemary, lemon, olive oil, and garlic for a delicious marinade; then grill the chicken until it's done to your liking. View Recipe 05 of 15 Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry With Green Beans Justin Walker Lemon, ginger, and sesame oil give chicken and green beans plenty of pop in this simple stir-fry. Serve over rice for a fast and fresh-tasting meal. View Recipe 06 of 15 Braised Chicken With Artichokes, Olives, and Lemon GEORGE BARBERIS With their bright green color and mild flavor, Castelvetrano olives are a wonderful addition to a roast chicken dish and a great pairing for bright lemon. View Recipe 07 of 15 Chicken Paillards With Lemon-Butter Sauce You already know the chicken-and-lemon combo, but this recipe proves how well the citrus fruit takes to spinach. It brightens and lightens the green, turning vegetable naysayers into converts. View Recipe 08 of 15 Lemon Chicken With Potatoes and Escarole Nico Schinco Lemon and capers are another winning combination. Here, they infuse chicken with a briny tartness that's brilliantly offset by charred onions and potatoes, as well as slightly bitter escarole View Recipes 09 of 15 Braised Chicken With Potatoes, Olives, and Lemon Johnny Miller This easy recipe is destined to become a favorite. After 10 minutes of stovetop cooking, you slide the entire dish into the oven to finish cooking. Lemon, olives, and thyme transform into a delicious and silky sauce. View Recipe 10 of 15 Roast Spatchcocked Lemon Chicken A spatchcocked chicken cooks more quickly than a whole chicken and it also results in more crispy skin. This terrific recipe has you slide thinly sliced lemons under the skin for maximum deliciousness. View Recipe 11 of 15 Roasted Chicken With Lemon Sauce Here's a lovely, unfussy meal that would be equally welcome at a dinner party or a regular weeknight family meal. The sauce comes together with pan juices, a bit of wine, some broth, lemon juice, and oregano. View Recipe 12 of 15 Roast Chicken With Vegetables and Potatoes Marcus Nilsson Potatoes and chicken strike again. Root vegetables galore fill the pan to be roasted altogether, and even though it doesn't have a strong citrusy flavor, the use of lemon halves will infuse a delicate spring touch all over. View Recipe 13 of 15 Grilled Chicken With Lemon and Oregano This Greek-inspired recipe combines lemon zest and juice, oregano, and chicken—and that's it! It would be lovely served alongside a salad with feta, an orzo salad, roasted potatoes, or pita. View Recipe 14 of 15 Chicken, Tomato and Bread Cubes With Lemon-Oregano Marinade Andrew Purcell Oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper make a winning marinade that's wonderful on chicken, as well as cubes of bread and tomatoes. Serve these skewers as a main course or as part of a buffet; they're adaptable and enjoyable no matter what. View Recipe 15 of 15 Lemon-Ginger Chicken and Green Beans Armando Rafael Fresh ginger and lemons are used to poach the chicken as well as to complement the cucumbers and tomato salad. A perfect light and tasty weeknight meal, all trimmings included, that's ready to be devoured in minutes. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit