Description
A delightful recipe for lemon lovers featuring tender chicken in a rich lemon butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour the lemon juice over the chicken and let it simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or over rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Lemon Butter Chicken French Style