Description
Lemon Chicken with BEST Lemon Butter Sauce is a vibrant, flavorful dish that elevates any meal in just 30 minutes. This easy recipe features crispy, parmesan-crusted chicken paired with a rich lemon butter sauce that adds a burst of freshness. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is sure to impress family and guests alike. Serve it alongside rice, pasta, or a fresh salad for a well-rounded meal that’s quick to prepare and easy to clean up afterward.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breast (patted dry)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise and pound to even thickness.
- Whisk eggs, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in one bowl. In another bowl, combine Parmesan cheese and flour.
- Dip chicken into the egg mixture and then dredge in the Parmesan mix.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F).
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter with minced garlic; add chicken broth, lemon juice, and pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Pour sauce over the cooked chicken and garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg