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Delicious 30-minute lemon chicken dish garnished with herbs

30-Minute Lemon Chicken

A quick and flavorful dish that transforms chicken breasts into a gourmet meal with bright lemon and rich garlic butter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
  • 1/4 cup flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Feel free to swap for your favorite cheese.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Generously season the chicken.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For frying the chicken.
  • 4 tablespoons butter Divided for cooking and sauce.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Enhances the flavor of the sauce.
  • 1 piece lemon, juice Fresh lemon juice is recommended.
  • 1 piece lemon, zest Adds a vibrant lemon flavor.
  • for garnish Chopped parsley Adds color and freshness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine flour and grated Parmesan cheese.
  3. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture until well-coated.
Cooking
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes per side.
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
  5. Stir in lemon juice and zest, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet and coat it in the lemon garlic butter sauce.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

When plating, drizzle lemon garlic sauce over the chicken. Pairs well with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for three months.