Lemon broccoli chicken is a quick and easy one-pan meal, perfect for weeknights and guests.

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
• lemon wedges
• hot cooked rice, optional

Directions

1. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, garlic powder and paprika. In another shallow bowl, whisk egg and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then in flour mixture; shake off excess.
2. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-12 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. Add broth, lemon zest and remaining lemon juice to skillet; bring to a boil. Stir in broccoli. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 8-10 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Serve with chicken, lemon wedges and, if desired, rice.