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Lemon Chicken with BEST Lemon Butter Sauce
This parmesan-crusted Lemon Chicken Recipe is easy and done in 30 minutes! The quick lemon butter sauce pairs so well with the chicken.
Prep Time
18 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 560 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Ingredients for Parmesan Crusted Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breast (2 large), patted dry with paper towels
- 1 Tbsp olive oil to sautee
- 1 Tbsp parsley to garnish (optional)
- 1/2 lemon sliced for garnish (optional)
For the Egg Mixture:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
For the Parmesan Breading Mixture:
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
Ingredients for Lemon Butter Sauce:
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Lightly beat with a meat mallet until even in thickness.
- In a bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the egg mixture. In another bowl, combine the ingredients for the parmesan mixture. Dip chicken into the egg mixture, then dredge chicken in the parmesan mixture. Allow any excess ingredients to fall off from each bowl.
- In a large skillet, heat enough oil to cover the bottom of a skillet. Once hot, add the chicken and cook 4-5 minutes per side, or until crispy, golden and cooked through to 165˚F on an Instant Read Thermometer. Reduce the heat if chicken browns too quickly.
- Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, melt butter and garlic, cook until fragrant. Add the chicken broth, lemon juice and pepper. Allow the sauce to cook for about 2 minutes. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken, turning to coat. Garnish with lemon slices and finely chopped parsley if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
560kcal
(28%)
Carbs
9g
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
273mg
(91%)
Sodium
1109mg
(46%)
Potassium
738mg
(21%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1105IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
322mg
(32%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 560
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 560kcal | 28% |
| Carbs | 9g | |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 273mg | 91% |
| Sodium | 1109mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 738mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1105IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 322mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.