Name: Lemon Butter Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 2 lemons (juiced and zested); 3 cloves garlic (minced); Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Lemon Butter Chicken

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A simple yet luxurious Lemon Butter Chicken that brings comfort and warmth to your dining table.

Author: info-pennykitchengmail-com
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Main Course
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: American
Diet: Paleo

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 lemons (juiced and zested)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (for garnish)

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Instructions

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Cook the chicken breasts until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
Add the lemon juice and zest, and cook for another 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

Serve with rice or mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 325
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 460mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 27g
Cholesterol: 75mg

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