Lemon Chicken Recipe: Juicy Chicken with Zesty Lemon Butter Sauce
A delightful and juicy lemon chicken recipe featuring a zesty lemon butter sauce that elevates the dish to new heights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 lemons, juiced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Pour in lemon juice and simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken Recipe, Lemon Butter Sauce, Juicy Chicken