Lemon Chicken with Lemon Butter Sauce
This Lemon Chicken with Lemon Butter Sauce is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts seared to golden perfection, then finished with a zesty lemon butter sauce. It's perfect for a quick weeknight meal or serving guests at a dinner party.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 tongs or spatula
- 1 cutting board
- 1 zester or grater optional
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 1.5 pounds.
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice About 2 lemons.
- 1 piece zest of lemon
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.
Instructions
- Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the lemon zest and stir in the butter, whisking until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Season the sauce with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Let them simmer in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Serve hot, garnishing each plate with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a more intense lemon flavor, feel free to add extra lemon juice or zest.
This dish pairs excellently with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
You can substitute fresh parsley with other herbs like thyme or basil for a different flavor profile.