Description
This Easy Lemon Chicken recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken cutlets are cooked to golden perfection and served with a tangy lemon butter sauce.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Flour for dredging
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice + zest of 1/2 lemon
- Chopped fresh parsley, optional, to taste
Instructions
- Cut Chicken: Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create thinner cutlets. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge in flour.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet. Cook chicken cutlets for 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Remove from pan.
- Prepare Sauce: Add chicken broth, lemon juice + zest, and remaining butter to the pan. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Finish Dish: Return chicken to the pan and cook until done. Adjust seasoning and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Notes
- If using small chicken breasts, cutting them in half may not be necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
