Description
Lemon Chicken with BEST Lemon Butter Sauce is a culinary delight that elevates everyday chicken breasts into a gourmet experience in just 30 minutes. This easy-to-follow recipe features crispy, parmesan-crusted chicken drizzled with a rich, tangy lemon butter sauce that bursts with flavor. Ideal for busy weeknight dinners, family gatherings, or meal prep, this dish ensures satisfaction for both adults and kids alike. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a complete meal that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breast
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise and pound with a meat mallet to an even thickness.
- Whisk together eggs in one bowl and mix Parmesan, flour, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in another.
- Dip each chicken piece in the egg mixture followed by the Parmesan mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter, add minced garlic, lemon juice, and broth; simmer briefly.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 140mg