The Ultimate Lemon Chicken Recipe: Easy, Flavorful & Ready in 30 Minutes
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This easy lemon chicken recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in just 30 minutes! Tender, juicy chicken breast with a bright lemon butter sauce that's perfect for weeknight dinners. From my culinary journey as a trained chef, this lemon chicken recipe has been tested over 50 times to ensure foolproof results every time.
Ingredients
Instructions
Pound chicken breasts to even 3/4-inch thickness between plastic wrap or parchment paper.
Season chicken generously with salt and pepper, then let rest for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Lightly dredge seasoned chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter stops foaming.
Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Remove chicken to a plate and tent with foil to rest.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add white wine (if using) and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add chicken stock and lemon juice, bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons cold butter and lemon zest.
Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over top, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve immediately while hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories
- 285 calories
- Sugar Content
- 2g
- Sodium Content
- 580mg
- Fat Content
- 14g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 6g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 8g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 8g
- Fiber Content
- 1g
- Protein Content
- 32g
- Cholesterol Content
- 95mg
