Lemon Butter Chicken
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
390 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Butter Chicken
Description
This Lemon Butter Chicken recipe begins by pounding chicken breasts to even thickness and seasoning with salt and pepper. The chicken is dredged in flour and seared in olive oil until golden, cooking in batches to maintain a crisp coating. After transferring the chicken to a baking dish, a quick lemon butter sauce is prepared by sautéing minced garlic in butter, then simmering sliced lemon and fresh lemon juice with salt and pepper in the skillet.
The sauce is poured over the chicken breasts before baking at 350°F, allowing flavors to meld and chicken to finish cooking through. The use of fresh lemon juice and slices brings a bright acidity that balances the richness of butter and savory garlic. The final dish is garnished with chopped fresh parsley for freshness and color.
This chicken pairs well with simple sides like rice or steamed vegetables to complement the zesty sauce, making for a balanced meal.
The recipe notes its source, Everyday Dinners by Jessica Merchant, implying reliability of cooking times and flavor balance. The method of finishing the baking step ensures tender chicken without drying, while maintaining a flavorful crust.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast sliced in half lengthwise, boneless, skinless
- salt kosher salt and freshly cracked
- black pepper kosher salt and freshly cracked
- 2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 lemon thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- parsley for serving, chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Pound the chicken breasts with a meat tenderizer until they are the same thickness. Season them on both sides with 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive to the pan.
- Take each chicken breast and dredge it through the flour, making sure it’s completely covered but shaking off any excess flour.
- Place it in the pan and repeat with the other chicken breasts, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and cook them for 3 minutes more. This will have to be done in batches. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and repeat with any remaining chicken, using the remaining olive oil as necessary.
- Once the chicken is out of the pan, keep the skillet over medium low heat and add the butter. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the lemon slices and lemon juice. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, flipping the lemons in the pan. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour the lemon-butter mixture over the chicken in the baking dish.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F. Remove the chicken from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Evenly pounding chicken ensures uniform cooking and tender texture.
- Cooking in batches prevents overcrowding, maintaining a crisp flour coating.
- The lemon butter sauce made in the same skillet captures browned bits for added flavor.
- Garnish with fresh parsley just before serving to preserve its brightness and color.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 390 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 390kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 134mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 506mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 391IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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