Skillet Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken
A quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a lemon garlic butter sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Tender and juicy, they soak up the delicious garlic-lemon sauce wonderfully.
- Salt and Pepper Essential for seasoning and enhancing flavor.
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Adds a rich, fruity note and helps with the sear.
- 4 tablespoons Butter The indulgent touch that makes this dish feel special.
- 6 cloves Garlic, minced Warming and aromatic, it’s the heart of this recipe.
- from 2 lemons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed for a bright zing.
- Fresh Parsley For garnish, a pop of color and an herbaceous finish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Once it’s shimmering, add the chicken breasts and sear for about 6-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Reduce the heat to medium, and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the lemon juice and add the butter, stirring to create a luscious sauce that clings to the chicken.
- Once the sauce is well combined and slightly thickened, remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients. Consider marinating the chicken in lemon and garlic the night before for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.