Description
This Lemon Garlic Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection and then smothered in a rich lemon garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season and Sear the Chicken: Pat dry the chicken breasts and season with oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through.
- Make the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce: Cook garlic, add lemon juice, zest, chicken broth, and simmer. Whisk in butter until sauce thickens.
- Finish the Dish: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables, rice, or pasta.
- For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
