Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken
This Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken captures vibrant citrus notes and rich buttery garlic flavor, making it a staple dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until golden and bubbly.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Brown the chicken in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- Pour the lemon juice over the chicken and cook for an additional minute.
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for the best flavor; consider adding red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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