Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken
A simple yet flavorful chicken dish enveloped in a silky lemon garlic butter sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it begins to froth.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Carefully add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet, cooking for 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Squeeze the juice of the lemons over the cooked chicken, letting it simmer for a few more minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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