Lemon Butter Chicken
A comforting and luxurious dish featuring juicy chicken seared in a buttery, tangy lemon sauce with garlic and thyme.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season your chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Sear the seasoned chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- Introduce the minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the skillet.
- Thicken the sauce by cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with side dishes.
Notes
For perfectly cooked chicken, use a meat thermometer to ensure they reach 165°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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