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Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken: A Deliciously Easy Recipe for Dinner

This Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken features juicy, seared chicken breasts enveloped in a flavorful lemon garlic butter sauce, making it an ideal choice for both quick weeknight meals and special occasions.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • Juice of 1 large lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and sear for 5-7 minutes on one side without moving them.
  4. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/75°C). Remove from skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Let it melt, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom.
  6. Add minced garlic, dried thyme, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  7. Pour in 1/2 cup of chicken broth, stirring to combine and deglaze the pan. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Stir in the juice of one large lemon and lemon zest.
  9. Place the seared chicken back in the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  10. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  11. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter, spoon sauce over the top, and garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

  • Dieses Gericht passt gut zu gedämpftem Gemüse, Reis oder Kartoffelpüree.
  • Übrig gebliebene Portionen können in einem luftdichten Behälter im Kühlschrank bis zu 3 Tage aufbewahrt werden. Sanft wieder erhitzen.
  • Author: Aria
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes