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How To Make Lemon Chicken Recipe with Butter Sauce

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Ingredients
 

For the Chicken:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Lemon Butter Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter cut into small pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons capers optional
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:

  • Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet. This helps them cook evenly.
  • Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  • Dredge the chicken lightly in flour, shaking off any excess.

Cook the Chicken:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Make the Lemon Butter Sauce:

  • In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
  • Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the butter, one piece at a time, until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  • Stir in the lemon zest and capers (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Combine and Serve:

  • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, coating it in the lemon butter sauce. Simmer for an additional minute to ensure the chicken is heated through.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.