Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken is a bright and savory dish with juicy chicken breasts in a buttery garlic sauce enhanced by fresh lemon juice. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American/European Fusion
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Season chicken: Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Make sauce: Lower heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet; once melted, stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Deglaze: Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and optional zest. Simmer 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Finish: Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer another 2–3 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with your choice of sides.
Notes
- For extra richness, add 2–3 tbsp heavy cream to the sauce at the end.
- Chicken thighs or tenderloins can be substituted for breasts.
- Add vegetables like asparagus, spinach, or green beans for a complete one-pan meal.
- Double the sauce ingredients if you prefer more to pour over sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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