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Lemon Chicken Recipe (with Lemon Butter Sauce)

Lemon Chicken Recipe (with Lemon Butter Sauce)

This Lemon Chicken Recipe features chicken breasts crusted with parmesan and served with a delicious lemon butter sauce.
Prep Time 18 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 560 kcal

Equipment

  • large non-stick skillet
  • small saucepan
  • bowl
  • Meat mallet
  • Whisk
  • instant-read thermometer

Ingredients
  

Parmesan Crusted Chicken

  • 1.5 lb chicken breast 2 large, patted dry with paper towels
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil to sauté
  • 1 tablespoon parsley to garnish (optional)
  • 0.5 lemon lemon slices for garnish (optional)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Lemon Butter Sauce

  • 8 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup chicken broth
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Lightly beat with a meat mallet until even in thickness.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the egg mixture. In another bowl, combine the ingredients for the parmesan mixture. Dip chicken into the egg mixture, then dredge chicken in the parmesan mixture. Allow any excess ingredients to fall off from each bowl.
  • In a large non-stick skillet, heat enough oil to cover the bottom of a skillet. Once hot, add the chicken and cook 4-5 minutes per side, or until crispy, golden and cooked through to 165˚F on an Instant Read Thermometer. Reduce the heat if chicken browns too quickly.
  • Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, melt butter and garlic, cook until fragrant. Add the chicken broth, lemon juice and pepper. Allow the sauce to cook for about 2 minutes. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken, turning to coat. Garnish with lemon slices and finely chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 46gFat: 38g
Keyword 30 Minute Meal, easy chicken recipe, Lemon Butter Sauce, lemon chicken, Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Quick Dinner
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