Lemon Chicken with Garlic Butter Sauce
A vibrant Lemon Chicken dish featuring a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken Breasts
- 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 Cup Butter
- 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- Juice of 2 Lemons
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- Fresh Parsley for Garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all your ingredients. Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken in a large skillet with melted butter over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes on one side until golden. Flip and cook for another 5-6 minutes until fully cooked.
- Make the garlic butter sauce by removing the chicken, reducing heat, and adding the remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice and Parmesan cheese to the garlic butter, stirring until combined and letting it bubble slightly.
- Combine the chicken with the sauce in the skillet and cook for another minute.
- Serve the chicken on a platter, pouring any remaining sauce over the top and garnishing with parsley.
Notes
For variations, consider adding olives, fresh herbs, or a splash of Dijon mustard for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken, Garlic Butter, Quick Dinner, Chicken Recipe, Healthy Cooking
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