Description
Indulge in the rich and zesty flavors of Lemon Butter Chicken, where tender chicken breasts are enveloped in a creamy lemon-butter sauce. This easy-to-make dish transforms any meal into a gourmet experience, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With just a handful of ingredients, you can impress your family and friends with this delightful culinary adventure that promises to leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the garlic and gathering all items.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tbsp of butter. Add chicken breasts and sear until golden brown on both sides (about 6-7 minutes per side).
- Once cooked through, add minced garlic to the pan and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in lemon juice and chicken broth while scraping up browned bits from the skillet. Let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Lower the heat, stir in heavy cream, soy sauce, salt, and pepper, then simmer until slightly thickened (around 3-4 minutes).
- Finish by adding the remaining butter and chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg