Description
This Skillet Garlic Lemon Butter Chicken recipe offers a quick and flavorful meal featuring crispy parmesan-coated chicken breasts cooked to perfection in a hot skillet, served with sautéed green beans and a tangy garlic lemon butter sauce. The easy one-pan method ensures minimal cleanup while delivering a delicious blend of zesty, savory, and buttery flavors perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 ¼ pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
- 1 lemon, sliced
Vegetables
- 12 ounces green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, grated parmesan, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat each piece of chicken in the mixture, shaking off excess. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Cook chicken for 4-6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until cooked through and crispy. Remove chicken to a plate while preparing the sauce.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine lemon juice, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the liquid reduces to about 3 tablespoons. Add 1 tablespoon of cold butter and swirl until melted, removing the pan briefly from heat as needed. Repeat with remaining butter pieces until fully incorporated. Remove sauce from heat and set aside.
- Sauté the Green Beans: In the same skillet used for chicken, add a small drizzle of oil if needed. Add lemon slices and move them around the pan with tongs to release flavorful browned bits. Add green beans and sauté for 3-5 minutes until tender to your liking. Season with salt, pepper, and remaining ¼ teaspoon garlic powder.
- Assemble and Serve: Arrange the cooked chicken atop the sautéed green beans in the skillet or divide into individual servings. Drizzle the garlic lemon butter sauce over everything or serve it on the side. Enjoy your flavorful, easy one-pan meal!
Notes
- This recipe is a fast and simple way to prepare crispy, flavorful chicken with a delicious lemon butter sauce.
- Using the same skillet for chicken and veggies minimizes cleanup and enhances flavor.
- The parmesan in the flour coating adds great texture and a savory note.
- You can swap chicken breasts for thighs if preferred.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control heat level in the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
