Description
Discover the ultimate weeknight meal with this Lemon Chicken with BEST Lemon Butter Sauce. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up tender, crispy chicken breasts drizzled with a vibrant lemon butter sauce that dances on your palate. The combination of zesty lemon and rich butter infuses each bite with a burst of flavor, making it perfect for busy families or when you want to impress guests. Pair it with your favorite sides like fluffy rice, fresh vegetables, or a hearty salad to create a well-rounded dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb chicken breast
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by slicing and flattening it with a meat mallet.
- Dredge each piece in a mixture of eggs, garlic, seasoning, flour, and Parmesan.
- Cook the chicken in a non-stick skillet with olive oil until golden and crispy.
- In another saucepan, melt butter and mix in garlic, broth, and lemon juice for the sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and garnish before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Use fresh lemons for maximum flavor. Allow chicken to rest after cooking for juiciness. Customize by adding vegetables to the dish while cooking.