Lemon Butter Chicken
Lemon butter chicken is a bright and creamy dish featuring tender chicken in a zesty lemon sauce. Perfect for any dinner occasion, this recipe will delight your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of one lemon
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Prep Your Workspace: Gather all ingredients and tools. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the heated skillet. Once melted, place the chicken breasts in the pan. Sear for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Create the Sauce: Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same pan, add 3 tablespoons of butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth. Stir over medium heat until slightly thickened.
- Combine Everything: Return the seared chicken breasts to the pan with the sauce. Spoon some sauce over them and let simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve It Up: Transfer to plates or a serving platter, drizzling extra sauce over each piece before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider using garlic-infused olive oil instead of butter. - Pair with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.