Quick way to grow 5-star Lemon Butter ChickenLemon Butter Chicken
This delicious Lemon Butter Chicken is a quick and easy dish that comes together in under 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is pan-seared to perfection and then coated in a rich, tangy lemon butter sauce.
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
Main
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
Garnish
- Optional lemon slices
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cooking
- Add chicken to the hot skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan and bring to a simmer.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices if desired.
Notes
Serve this Lemon Butter Chicken with your favorite side dishes like mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables. This recipe can also be made with chicken thighs for a different texture and flavor profile.