Lemon Chicken with Butter Sauce
This Lemon Chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy butter-lemon sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it’s quick, flavorful, and pairs beautifully with pasta or rice.
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon capers optional, for tangy flavor
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Simmer while scraping up any browned bits from the skillet.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Gradually add butter, one tablespoon at a time, stirring until the sauce is smooth. Stir in capers if using.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat through. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
This dish pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables. For added brightness, garnish with additional lemon zest or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 591kcalCarbohydrates: 9.5gProtein: 63gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 161mgSodium: 225mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 2.2g
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