Lemon Chicken Recipe with Lemon Butter Sauce
Lemon Chicken with Lemon Butter Sauce features tender chicken cutlets simmered in a bright and buttery lemon garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup chicken broth
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
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Slice chicken breasts into thinner cutlets and season with salt and pepper.
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Lightly coat chicken in flour.
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Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet and cook chicken until golden.
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Remove chicken and sauté garlic briefly.
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Add broth and lemon juice and simmer to reduce slightly.
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Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over the top.
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Sprinkle with parsley and lemon zest before serving.
Notes
Fresh lemon juice provides the best flavor for the sauce.