Lemon Butter Chicken Magic in Just 30 Minutes
A simple and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken cooked in a rich lemon butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in lemon juice and zest, simmer for 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with rice or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg