Lemon Chicken with BEST Lemon Butter Sauce: Easy and Delicious Recipe
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A delightful recipe for lemon chicken coated in a delicious lemon butter sauce.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off the excess.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg