Lemon Chicken with BEST Lemon Butter Sauce
If you’re searching for a quick yet impressive dinner option, look no further than Lemon Chicken with BEST Lemon Butter Sauce. This delightful dish combines crispy, parmesan-crusted chicken with a bright and tangy lemon sauce, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb chicken breast
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp parsley (to garnish, optional)
- ½ lemon (sliced for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise and pound to even thickness.
- In one bowl, whisk eggs, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, combine Parmesan and flour.
- Dip chicken into the egg mixture, then dredge in the Parmesan mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and pepper; simmer for two minutes.
- Pour sauce over cooked chicken and garnish with parsley and lemon slices if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 165mg