Lemon Chicken Recipe with Lemon Butter Sauce
This flavorful Lemon Chicken Recipe with Lemon Butter Sauce features juicy pan-seared chicken in a rich, tangy lemon garlic butter sauce. Perfect for quick dinners or elegant meals, this easy one-pan recipe delivers bright citrus flavor and comforting richness.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts halved or pounded thin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- Optional:
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Extra butter for richer sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
- Sear the chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to combine. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Combine:
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Finish and serve:
- Add lemon zest and parsley. Serve warm with extra sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Avoid overcooking chicken to keep it juicy.
- Deglaze the pan to capture all flavor.
- Adjust butter and lemon for balance.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.