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A savory dish of lemon butter chicken, garnished with fresh herbs.

Quick way to grow 5-star Lemon Butter ChickenLemon Butter Chicken

This Lemon Butter Chicken is a quick and easy dish that's packed with flavor. Perfect for a weeknight meal, it features tender chicken in a citrusy, buttery sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, melt half of the butter over medium-high heat.
Cooking
  1. Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in lemon juice and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve with your favorite side dishes, such as rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.