Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring perfectly seared chicken breasts in a luscious lemony garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it’s creamy and shimmering.
- Sauté the Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides and add them to the skillet.
- Add Lemon Bliss: Pour the juice of the lemon and sprinkle the zest over the chicken.
- Let It Soak: Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- Final Touch and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Letting the chicken cook undisturbed for several minutes helps develop a nice crust. Use fresh lemon juice for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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