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Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken: A Flavorful Delight Awaits!

Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with a zesty lemon twist.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice about 2 lemons
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let the sauce simmer for about 2 minutes.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the garlic butter sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mg

Notes

  • For a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce.
  • Serve the chicken over a bed of steamed vegetables or rice to make it a complete meal.

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