Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken
A simple yet flavorful dish that brings the brightness of lemon and the warmth of garlic to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour the lemon juice over the chicken and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice, garlic, and thyme for a few hours before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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