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Lemon Pepper Chicken with Brown Butter Garlic Lemon Sauce

Juicy chicken is coated in lemon pepper seasoning and baked to tender perfection in this easy recipe. The brown butter garlic lemon sauce on top is absolutely incredible!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 115 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 thigh chicken chicken breasts can also work
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • Juice of one lemon

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Season the chicken thighs with the lemon pepper seasoning. Add olive oil to a medium sized skillet. Sear the chicken on each side for 2-3 minutes until each side is golden brown. Remove and set aside on a plate.
  2. Add the butter and cook over medium high heat. Continue to whisk for a few minutes until the butter starts to become frothy and brown. Add in the chicken broth, garlic, and juice of one lemon. Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and coat in the sauce.
  3. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked throughout and no longer pink.

Notes

  • Originally posted April 17, 2016
  • Updated April 28, 2022

Nutrition Information

Calories 115kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 210mg (9%) Potassium 63mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 371IU (7%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 115

% Daily Value*

Calories 115kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 210mg 9%
Potassium 63mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 371IU 7%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.