Description

This Lemon Chicken with Lemon Butter Sauce is a quick, flavorful dish that features perfectly cooked chicken breasts drenched in a tangy, buttery lemon sauce. It’s the perfect combination of savory and zesty, and pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or a fresh salad.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
Zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup heavy cream (optional for a richer sauce)

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Make the Lemon Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.

Add Liquids: Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, until it reduces slightly.

Finish the Sauce: If using, stir in the heavy cream and lemon zest, and simmer for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Combine: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and coat with the lemon butter sauce. Let the chicken warm up in the sauce for a minute or two.

Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables. Drizzle more sauce over the chicken before serving.

Notes

You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a juicier, more flavorful option.

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or some capers to the sauce for a tangy, briny kick.

This dish is great with a side of roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious lemon butter sauce.