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Delicious Lemon Chicken Recipe

Christopher Sturr, Chicken Breasts plated

This is one of my go-to recipes for a quick, flavorful weeknight meal. Packed with high-quality protein, healthy fats, and essential nutrients, it’s perfect for the whole family. Using organic and natural ingredients like pasture-raised chicken breasts, extra-virgin olive oil, and 100% grass-fed butter really elevates the flavor. I also love meal prepping with this recipe—the leftovers make for easy lunches for the kids!

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Total Time: 45 minutes – 1 hour 30 minutes (depending on servings and sides)

Pasture Raised Chicken Breast, chris sturr

Ingredients

  • 4–6 pasture-raised chicken breasts (around 1 pound each) Add to Cart

  • 4–5 tablespoons butter Add to Cart

  • 6–8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1–2 tablespoons minced garlic

  • 1–2 teaspoons salt

  • 1–2 teaspoons pepper

  • 1–2 cups flour (for coating; cassava flour works great for gluten-free)

  • 1 whole organic lemon

  • 1–2 teaspoons dried parsley

  • 1 cup organic chicken bone broth

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Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken:

    • Fillet the chicken breasts if too thick to ensure even cooking.

    • Season generously with salt and pepper.

  2. Coat the Chicken:

    • Place flour in a bowl and coat each chicken breast thoroughly.

  3. Pan Fry the Chicken:

    • Heat 2–3 tablespoons butter and 3–4 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

    • Pan fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

  4. Prepare the Sauce:

    • Reduce heat to low, add minced garlic, and sauté until softened.

    • Add a little more butter and oil, then pour in 1 cup chicken bone broth.

    • Simmer and reduce by half, stirring frequently to create a light gravy.

  5. Combine Chicken and Sauce:

    • Return chicken breasts to the pan and coat them with the reduction.

    • Squeeze a fresh lemon over the chicken and mix lightly.

    • Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

  6. Finish and Serve:

    • Sprinkle with dried parsley.

    • Serve with vegetables, rice, or pasta for a complete meal.

Thank you to Featured Chef, Chris Sturr for sharing this wonderful recipe! For more delicious, whole-food family meals, check out our Discover Blog and get inspired.

Meet Chris Sturr: father of three, health-focused foodie, and chef with a passion for simple, flavorful, grass-fed meals. Chris is also the founder and developer of Ancestral Fuel Bone Broth. After a 27-year career in video games, Chris returned to his culinary roots, inspired by personal health challenges to craft nutrient-rich dishes that heal and delight. His favorite recipe? 100% Grass-Fed Picanha, marinated, perfectly seared, and sliced just right. Chris keeps his cooking clean, purposeful, and straightforward, living by the mantra: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine thy food.”