Lemon Butter Chicken
Lemon butter chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, zesty lemon sauce. This easy-to-make recipe transforms any weeknight meal into a culinary experience, perfect for impressing family and friends. With its bright flavors and creamy texture, lemon butter chicken is not only visually appealing but also incredibly satisfying. Serve it over rice or pasta for a complete meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme or parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Create the Sauce: Remove the chicken from the skillet. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add lemon juice and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Finish with Butter: Reduce heat to low, whisk in remaining butter until melted, then stir in chopped herbs.
- Serve: Return the chicken to the skillet briefly to coat with sauce before plating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg