Lemon Butter Chicken
This Lemon Butter Chicken recipe features succulent chicken breasts cooked to perfection and coated in a rich, zesty lemon butter sauce. It's a delightful dish that pairs well with rice or vegetables.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 tongs
- 1 set measuring cups
- 1 set measuring spoons
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 1.5 pounds total.
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic Minced.
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice About 2 lemons.
- 1 piece lemon zest Zest of 1 lemon.
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- to taste fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish.
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Reduce the heat to medium.
- In the same skillet, add the unsalted butter and allow it to melt. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and dried thyme. Stir well, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lemon juice and herbs for a few hours before cooking.
This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or a light salad on the side.