Name: Lemon Chicken with BEST Lemon Butter Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb chicken breast (2 large), patted dry with paper towels; 1 Tbsp olive oil, to sauté; 1 Tbsp parsley, to garnish (optional); 1/2 lemon, sliced for garnish (optional); 2 large eggs; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour; 8 Tbsp unsalted butter; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Description

A delicious Lemon Chicken recipe featuring a crispy Parmesan crust and a rich lemon butter sauce.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 lb chicken breast (2 large), patted dry with paper towels
1 Tbsp olive oil, to sauté
1 Tbsp parsley, to garnish (optional)
1/2 lemon, sliced for garnish (optional)
2 large eggs
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
8 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

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Instructions

Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Lightly beat with a meat mallet until even in thickness.
In a bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the egg mixture. In another bowl, combine the ingredients for the parmesan mixture.
Dip chicken into the egg mixture, then dredge chicken in the parmesan mixture. Allow any excess ingredients to fall off from each bowl.
In a large skillet, heat enough oil to cover the bottom of a skillet. Once hot, add the chicken and cook 4-5 minutes per side, or until crispy, golden and cooked through to 165˚F on an Instant Read Thermometer. Reduce the heat if chicken browns too quickly.
Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, melt butter and garlic, cook until fragrant. Add the chicken broth, lemon juice and pepper. Allow the sauce to cook for about 2 minutes.
Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken, turning to coat. Garnish with lemon slices and finely chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165˚F.
Adjust the seasoning according to taste.
For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Pan-frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce
Calories: 450
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 150mg