Lemon Chicken Breast in Rich Lemon Butter Sauce
Tender pan-seared chicken breasts simmered in a bright lemon butter sauce with garlic and fresh herbs. A simple yet elegant dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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 chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt and pepper and dredge lightly in flour.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Cook chicken 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
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Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet.
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Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
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Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits. Simmer until slightly reduced.
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Stir in lemon juice and zest. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly.
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Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over top. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
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Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Pound chicken for even cooking.
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
Add a splash of white wine for extra depth.