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A savory dish of lemon butter chicken, garnished with fresh herbs.

Lemon Butter Chicken

This quick and easy lemon butter chicken recipe delivers a flavorful and satisfying meal that is perfect for any weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 Chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup Chicken broth
  • 0.25 cup Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Whisk
  • Tongs

Method
 

Prepare Chicken
  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
Cook Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through; then remove and set aside.
Make Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Deglaze and Finish Sauce
  1. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits; simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
Combine and Serve
  1. Return chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over it, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve this delicious Lemon Butter Chicken with your favorite side dishes like rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables. Garnish with fresh parsley for an added touch of color and flavor.