Lemon Chicken Recipe: Juicy Delight with Lemon Butter Sauce
A deliciously juicy lemon chicken recipe served with a rich lemon butter sauce that enhances the flavors perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter and add minced garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and bring to a simmer.
- Pour lemon butter sauce over the chicken and simmer until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate chicken for 30 minutes in lemon juice and garlic before cooking.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken Recipe, Lemon Butter Sauce, Chicken Dinner