Zesty Lemon Chicken with Irresistible Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe
Deliciously tangy and buttery, this Zesty Lemon Chicken with Irresistible Lemon Butter Sauce will become your new favorite dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Pour lemon juice over the chicken and let simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra zest, add lemon slices while cooking.
- Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Lemon Butter Sauce