Ah, Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken—rich, zesty, and ultra-comforting. Here’s a simple pan-seared version that’s tender and full of flavor:
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken 🍋🧈
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or fresh thyme
- Optional: fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep chicken:
- Season chicken generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken, cook 5–6 min per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C). Remove from pan and set aside.
- Make the sauce:
- In the same pan, melt 2 tbsp butter.
- Add garlic and sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant (don’t burn!).
- Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Simmer 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Finish:
- Stir in remaining 1 tbsp butter for richness.
- Return chicken to pan, spoon sauce over top, and simmer 2 more minutes to coat.
- Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Great with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted veggies.
Tips
- Extra zing: Add lemon zest along with juice.
- Creamy version: Stir in 2–3 tbsp heavy cream at the end.
- Shortcut: Use pre-minced garlic and chicken broth cubes if you’re in a rush.
If you want, I can also give a slow-cooker version that’s even juicier and hands-off—perfect for letting it cook while you do other things.
Do you want the slow-cooker version?
