Description
Lemon chicken with lemon butter sauce is a flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, zesty sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from skillet and keep warm.
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in lemon juice and add butter, stirring until melted.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating with sauce.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or vegetables.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste.
- Can use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: lemon chicken, lemon butter sauce, chicken recipe