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

Quick way to grow 5-star Lemon Butter Chicken

This recipe delivers a quick and delicious lemon butter chicken, perfect for a satisfying meal. The chicken is pan-fried to golden perfection and coated in a tangy, rich lemon butter 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 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 cloves, minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper on both sides, ensuring they are well coated.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer; then add the seasoned chicken.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until it is golden brown and cooked through; remove from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
Making the Sauce
  1. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, bringing the mixture to a simmer while scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan and letting it cook for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  2. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spooning the lemon butter sauce over it, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving immediately.

Notes

Serve this Lemon Butter Chicken with your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables, pasta, or rice, to complement the rich flavors wonderfully.