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Lemon Chicken with BEST Lemon Butter Sauce

A delightful dish that combines succulent chicken with a zesty butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lb chicken breast Cut into halves
  • 2 large eggs For egg mixture
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil For frying
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp ground black pepper First batch
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
For the Lemon Butter Sauce
  • 8 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Remaining for sauce
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup chicken broth
  • 0.25 tsp ground black pepper Second batch
  • 1 Tbsp parsley, to garnish Optional
  • 0.5 lemon sliced for garnish Optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise and lightly beat with a meat mallet until even in thickness.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper for the egg mixture.
  3. In another bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese and all-purpose flour for the parmesan mixture.
Cooking
  1. Dip the chicken into the egg mixture, then dredge it in the parmesan mixture, allowing any excess to fall off.
  2. In a large non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until crispy, golden, and cooked through to 165°F (75°C).
  3. In a separate saucepan, melt the butter and remaining minced garlic over low heat until fragrant. Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and pepper, cooking for about 2 minutes.
  4. Pour the lemon butter sauce over the cooked chicken, turning to coat.
  5. Garnish with lemon slices and finely chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

For flavor enhancement, add fresh herbs like basil or thyme to the lemon butter sauce. You can customize the recipe by using different types of cheese, like mozzarella or gouda, for a unique twist. Serve with crusty bread for dipping in the delicious sauce!