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Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A flavorful and easy-to-make chicken dish with a zesty lemon butter sauce, perfect for a quick dinner.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1.5 kg boneless (skinless chicken breasts) ((1½ to 2 lbs total))
  • 60 g all purpose flour
  • 5 g salt
  • 2.5 g black pepper
  • 2.5 g garlic powder
  • 30 ml olive oil
  • 28 g butter
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 240 ml chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 45 ml lemon juice ((juice of 1 large lemon))
  • 1 lemon lemon zest (of 1 lemon)
  • 57 g cold butter (cut into pieces)
  • 8 g fresh parsley (chopped)
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions 

  • Pound chicken to even thickness, then dredge in seasoned flour.
  • Cook chicken in oil and butter until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
  • Sauté garlic, add broth and lemon juice, simmer until reduced by half.
  • Stir in cold butter and lemon zest, then return chicken to coat with sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh lemon and parsley.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, lemon