Description
This Lemon Butter Chicken recipe features tender, thinly sliced chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection and coated in a luscious lemon butter sauce enriched with garlic, parmesan, and cream. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a quick and flavorful dish that brightens up any meal with fresh lemon zest and juice, garnished with lemon slices and parsley for a vibrant touch.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon lemon pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Garnish
- Lemon slices
- Fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Season and dredge: Season the thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts with salt and lemon pepper. Then, dredge each piece in all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess flour to ensure a light coating.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the floured chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic. Cook until the garlic becomes fragrant—approximately 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest to create the sauce.
- Simmer and reduce: Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly. Return the cooked chicken to the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes so the sauce coats the chicken evenly and flavors meld. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish the finished dish with fresh lemon slices and chopped parsley for a bright, fresh finish. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use thinly sliced chicken breasts so they cook quickly and remain tender.
- Shaking off excess flour prevents the sauce from becoming too thick or pasty.
- If you prefer a dairy-free version, omit the butter, heavy cream, and parmesan and substitute with coconut cream and dairy-free cheese.
- Adjust lemon juice and zest according to your taste preference for more or less tanginess.
- This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
