Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Breasts
A quick and elegant dish featuring juicy, pan-seared chicken breasts with a glossy lemon garlic butter sauce, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for subtle heat
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper and let rest.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Melt the butter and add the minced garlic; sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth; simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, simmer longer. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: chicken, lemon, garlic, butter, quick dinner, weeknight meal
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