Lemon Butter Chicken: The Juicy Weeknight Delight Recipe
A delicious recipe for Lemon Butter Chicken that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken breasts and cook for 5 minutes on each side.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish and pour the butter mixture over the top.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Make sure not to overcook the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Lemon Butter Chicken