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Lemon Chicken with Lemon Butter Sauce

Juicy lemon chicken with a bright, zesty lemon butter sauce—this easy yet elegant meal is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lb chicken breast cut in half lengthwise and pounded to uniform thickness
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil for cooking
For the Egg Mixture
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 garlic clove garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
For the Parmesan Breading Mixture
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
For the Lemon Butter Sauce
  • 8 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 garlic cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.25 cup chicken broth
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
For Garnish (Optional)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.5 lemon lemon sliced

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Small saucepan
  • Meat Mallet
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise and pound to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
  2. Step 2: Set up a breading station with two bowls. In the first bowl, whisk together eggs, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. In the second bowl, combine Parmesan cheese and flour.
  3. Step 3: Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then dredge generously in the Parmesan mixture. Ensure even coating and let excess fall away.
  4. Step 4: Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook breaded chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
  5. Step 5: While chicken cooks, melt butter in a separate small saucepan over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (30 seconds to 1 minute). Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, and black pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Arrange cooked chicken on a serving platter. Pour the lemon butter sauce over the chicken. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

This dish pairs wonderfully with a side of fluffy rice or a simple green salad. For a lighter option, consider serving it with some seasoned baked tortilla strips.