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Lemon Chicken Recipe

Easy Lemon Chicken Recipe with Garlic Butter Sauce

This Easy Lemon Chicken Recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a zesty garlic butter sauce, delivering rich flavors in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb chicken breast patted dry
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon sliced for garnish (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp parsley for garnish (optional)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 8 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth

Equipment

  • skillet
  • baking dish
  • Whisk
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk eggs, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. In another bowl, combine Parmesan cheese and flour.
  4. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then coat with Parmesan mixture.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté chicken until golden.
  6. Transfer chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
  7. In the same skillet, melt butter and add garlic, lemon juice, and chicken broth.
  8. Serve chicken drizzled with lemon butter sauce and garnish with parsley and lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 4servingsCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to swap chicken for turkey or add seasonal vegetables like asparagus or zucchini to enhance the dish. Let the finished dish rest for optimal flavor development before serving.

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