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A savory dish of lemon butter chicken, garnished with fresh herbs.

Quick way to grow 5-star Lemon Butter Chicken

This recipe provides a quick and delicious way to prepare lemon butter chicken, perfect for a satisfying meal any day of the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cloves, minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  4. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until it slightly thickens. Stir in chopped fresh parsley.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and spoon the lemon butter sauce over it. Serve immediately.

Notes

Serve with rice, pasta, or your favorite vegetables.