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Lemon Chicken (with Lemon Butter Sauce)

A flavorful and zesty chicken dish served with a rich lemon butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper for seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
Lemon Butter Sauce
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice about 2 lemons
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. Using a meat mallet, gently pound the chicken to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Make the Lemon Butter Sauce
  1. In a small saucepan, combine melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, and lemon zest.
  2. Heat over low heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally.
Serve
  1. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes.
  2. Slice the chicken and drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the top.
  3. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.

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