Lemon Chicken Recipe with Lemon Butter Sauce
Lemon Chicken Recipe (with Lemon Butter Sauce) – NatashasKitchen.com featuring tender pan-seared chicken in a bright, buttery lemon sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
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Season and dredge chicken lightly in flour.
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Sear in olive oil 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
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Remove chicken and melt butter in skillet.
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Sauté garlic briefly.
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Add broth, lemon juice, and zest. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes.
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Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over.
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Simmer 2 to 3 minutes and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Avoid overcooking chicken.