Lemon Butter Chicken
A quick and comforting Lemon Butter Chicken dish with tender chicken breasts in a rich, buttery lemon sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken for about 7-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic in the last couple of minutes of cooking.
- Pour the lemon juice over the chicken and cook for another minute.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lemon juice and garlic before cooking. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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