Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken
A simple, comforting chicken dish that combines the rich flavors of butter and garlic with the freshness of lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until sizzling and golden.
- Add the minced garlic to the hot butter and sauté until fragrant.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- Pour the fresh lemon juice over the chicken and let it simmer for another minute.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts, and olive oil can be used instead of butter for a dairy-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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