Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken
A simple yet flavorful dish that features succulent chicken breasts in a creamy, lemony garlic butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it begins to foam.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the seasoned chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the lemon juice and zest over the chicken and stir to combine.
- Let the chicken cook for an additional 2 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh parsley right before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, replace half of the butter with olive oil. You can also add more garlic for a stronger flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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