Description
Lemon Chicken with Lemon Butter Sauce is a delightful dish that transforms tender chicken breasts into a flavorful meal in just 30 minutes. This recipe combines the zesty brightness of fresh lemons with rich, creamy butter, creating a sauce that perfectly complements the juicy chicken. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish fills your kitchen with an inviting aroma and leaves your family asking for seconds. Serve it over fluffy rice, alongside crisp vegetables, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. With its simplicity and vibrant flavors, this lemon chicken will quickly become a favorite in your home cooking repertoire.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- Unsalted butter
- Garlic cloves
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients: mince garlic, chop parsley, zest, and juice lemons.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, lower heat to medium and add butter and minced garlic; saut? until fragrant.
- Pour in lemon juice and chicken broth; simmer for about three minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over it; cook together for another two minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and herbs for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Pair with steamed vegetables or a light salad to complement the rich flavors of the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg