Lemon Butter Chicken
A quick and flavorful skillet chicken with a bright lemon-garlic butter sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and sprinkle with lemon zest and parsley.
- Serve with rice or asparagus.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
- For a creamier sauce, add 2 tbsp heavy cream.
- Meal prep tip: Double the recipe and store portions for easy lunches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg