Lemon Butter Chicken Skillet
A quick and flavorful chicken dish featuring a zesty lemon butter sauce, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Protein
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Flavorings
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Chop garlic and parsley.
- Heat oil in skillet, season chicken, and sear 5-7 mins per side.
- Add garlic, sauté 30 sec, then pour in lemon juice and broth.
- Stir in butter until melted, simmer 5-10 mins until thickened.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the sauce.