Description
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich lemon garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by patting the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a creamy version, add 1/4 cup of heavy cream to the sauce after adding the chicken broth.
- Serve the chicken over cooked rice or pasta to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg