Lemon Chicken Recipe with Lemon Butter Sauce 30-Minute Bright Savory Classic
Lemon Chicken Recipe with Lemon Butter Sauce features golden pan-seared chicken simmered in a bright, buttery lemon garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into cutlets
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup heavy cream optional
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Slice and season chicken, then dredge lightly in flour.
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Sear in olive oil 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
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Remove chicken and melt butter in skillet.
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Add garlic and cook briefly.
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Stir in broth and lemon juice; simmer 3 to 5 minutes.
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Add cream if using and simmer until slightly thickened.
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Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over top.
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Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Simmer sauce gently to prevent separation.