30-Minute Lemon Chicken
A quick and budget-friendly lemon chicken recipe that is perfect for any occasion, packed with flavor and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed is best!)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with a sprinkle of salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Melt the butter in the same skillet and add minced garlic, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined and creamy.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it thoroughly with the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/30-minute-lemon-chicken/