Description
A simple and flavorful dish featuring chicken cooked in a rich lemon butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over it. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve with rice or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg