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A savory dish of lemon butter chicken, garnished with fresh herbs.

Quick way to grow 5-star Lemon Butter ChickenLemon Butter Chicken

This recipe provides a quick and delicious way to make Lemon Butter Chicken, perfect for a satisfying meal. The chicken is cooked to perfection in a rich, tangy lemon butter sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cooking
  1. Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan and bring to a simmer.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the chicken.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with fresh parsley or a slice of lemon.