Lemon Chicken Delight with the BEST Lemon Butter Sauce
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Experience a mouthwatering Lemon Chicken recipe topped with the richest Lemon Butter Sauce that’s sure to impress.
- 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 pieces boneless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness.
- Season the flour with salt and pepper, then dredge the chicken in the flour.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil and cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove the chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and garlic; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add the butter and whisk until melted and smooth. Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce.
- Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg