Easy Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe

This Easy Lemon Butter Chicken recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken breasts, seasoned with salt and pepper, dredged in flour, and cooked until golden brown in a skillet with olive oil and butter. A flavorful sauce is then created in the same skillet with garlic, chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest, before the chicken is returned to the skillet and coated with the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor. Enjoy this tangy and savory dish with your favorite side dishes for a satisfying meal!

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Course: Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chicken Breast Recipe, Lemon Chicken

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 341kcal

Author: Appetizers and Entrées

Ingredients

4 5 oz chicken breasts, pounded to an even 1/3-inch thickness
⅓ cup all-purpose flour (divided)
1 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter, sliced into 1 Tbsp pieces, divided
1½ tsp minced garlic
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
½ tsp fresh lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1½ tbsp minced fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper.
Dredge both sides of chicken breasts in flour, one at a time.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter, then sear chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides.
Transfer chicken to a plate. In the same skillet, sauté garlic, then pour in chicken broth and lemon juice. Simmer until liquid reduces by half.
Add remaining butter and lemon zest to the skillet. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over chicken, and garnish with parsley.

Notes

You can use 2 (10 oz) chicken breasts instead of 4 smaller ones. Simply butterfly and halve the breasts to create 4 portions.

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