Lemon Butter Chicken
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Lemon Butter Chicken
Description
Lemon Butter Chicken begins by seasoning and flouring bite-sized chicken chunks. These cook in melted butter until golden and cooked through, then are set aside. Meanwhile, egg noodles are boiled and drained, then lightly buttered. Onion is softened in the pan, then chicken broth and fresh lemon juice are added and boiled until reduced to intensify flavors.
Butter is stirred into the reduced sauce off heat, enriching it, before returning chicken to warm through. The assembly involves serving the chicken atop egg noodles, spooning the lemon butter sauce over, and reserving extra sauce for additional servings. The result is tender chicken with a glossy, bright sauce balanced by the butter’s smoothness.
Steamed green beans or frozen vegetables complement the dish if desired. Garlic powder or fresh garlic can be added for additional aromatic notes. Adjust lemon intensity with optional zest in the sauce or flour coating. Chicken thighs may substitute for breast for different texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 1/2 small onion diced finely
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 8 ounces egg noodles dry
Instructions
Get prepped
- Slice chicken into bite sized pieces, season with salt and pepper and toss with flour.
Cook the chicken
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt 2 tablespoons butter.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook (depending on the size of your chicken chunks) a few minutes per side until chicken is cooked, and golden brown.
- Remove and keep warm.
Cook the pasta
- Meanwhile, cook egg noodles according to package directions, drain and lightly butter.
Make the sauce
- Add onion to the pan and cook until soft, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth to pan and bring to a boil, scraping up the browned bits from the pan.
- Add lemon juice and boil until mixture is reduced to about 1/3 cup.
- Remove from heat and add remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
- Return chicken to pan and heat through.
Serve
- Serve over egg noodles, and spoon the lemon butter sauce over the top.
- Save the extra sauce, and serve at the table for anyone who needs a little more.
- Devour.
Notes
- Serve with fresh steamed green beans or frozen vegetables for a balanced plate.
- You may substitute chicken thighs for breast if preferred.
- A light dusting of Parmesan cheese adds a pleasant topping.
- To intensify lemon flavor, add lemon zest either to the sauce or mix with the flour coating.
- Incorporate garlic powder in the flour or fresh garlic in the pan for extra aroma.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 507 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 507kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 153mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 653mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 425IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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