Lemon butter chicken breasts are a classic dish that is both flavorful and easy to make. It’s a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides, making it a perfect choice for a weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this article will provide you with the knowledge and steps necessary to create a delicious and memorable lemon butter chicken breasts dish. From selecting the right ingredients to mastering the cooking techniques, we will guide you through the entire process, ensuring that your lemon butter chicken breasts turn out perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor.
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LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN
I love lemons on everything and created this quick and easy recipe one night. You can reduce the lemon juice for a less lemony taste. I use tenderloins for a shorter cooking time. It is even better if you have the time to marinate. The leftover juice is great served with rice or to dip with Texas Toast or rolls.
Provided by paynes
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted Breasts
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the butter in a 9x9 inch baking dish, and melt in the oven. Remove from heat, and mix in Italian salad dressing, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Arrange the chicken tenderloins in the baking dish, coating with the melted butter mixture. Season both sides of chicken with lemon pepper, garlic salt, and onion powder. Sprinkle with lemon zest.
- Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 70.3 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 581.5 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN
The easiest yet tastiest chicken recipe! Pan seared chicken breasts are coated with a bright, tangy and rich lemon butter sauce that will leave you craving more! Perfect recipe for busy weeknights. Serve with orzo and asparagus to complete the meal.
Provided by Jaclyn
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper.
- Place flour in a shallow dish then dredge both sides of chicken breasts in flour, one at a time.
- Heat 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter, let butter melt, then add in chicken breasts in a single layer.
- Sear until golden brown on bottom, about 4 - 5 minutes then flip and continue to cook until chicken registers 165 degrees in center, about 4 - 5 minutes longer.
- Transfer chicken to a plate while leaving any little bit of excess oil in pan.
- Reduce to medium heat, add garlic and saute 20 seconds, or until just lightly golden brown, then pour in chicken broth while scraping browned bits up.
- Pour in lemon juice then bring mixture to a simmer, reduce heat slightly and let simmer until liquid has reduced by about half, about 2 minutes.
- Add in remaining 3 Tbsp butter and lemon zest, stir to melt butter.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley. Serve warm.
- Recipe source: inspired by my Lemon Butter Salmon
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 121 mg, Sodium 176 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS
Tonight, try Ina Garten's surprisingly easy Lemon Chicken Breasts, infused with the flavors of France's Provence region, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Warm the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the garlic, and cook for just 1 minute but don't allow the garlic to turn brown. Off the heat, add the white wine, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt and pour into a 9 by 12-inch baking dish.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and place them skin side up over the sauce. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle them liberally with salt and pepper. Cut the lemon in 8 wedges and tuck it among the pieces of chicken.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken breasts, until the chicken is done and the skin is lightly browned. If the chicken isn't browned enough, put it under the broiler for 2 minutes. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot with the pan juices.
BAKED LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS
Lemon chicken baked in a wonderful lemon juice sauce. Great served over rice.
Provided by Sarah
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 3h55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix butter, lemon juice, paprika, oregano, garlic salt, salt, and pepper together in a bowl or resealable bag. Add chicken breasts and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a baking dish, skin-side up. Pour marinade around the chicken.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 156.6 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 35.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 578.1 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
LEMONY GARLIC-BUTTER CHICKEN BREASTS
Make and share this Lemony Garlic-Butter Chicken Breasts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Butter an 11 x 7 or a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- In a shallow dish combine the breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese, seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder and dried parsley (if using) until well combined.
- Place the milk in a bowl,.
- In the small bowl whisk together the melted butter with 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste) and lemon juice.
- Coat the chicken breast in milk (shaking off any excess milk) then coat into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the breasts into baking dish, then drizzle with the melted butter mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked.
AMAZING ITALIAN LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN
I got this recipe from the Allrecipes.com site. It is absolutely wonderful, but only should be eaten on occasion because of the amount of butter. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does. It does take a little time to make, but it is well worth it.
Provided by reinecke53
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. To make the sauce, pour the wine and lemon juice into a saucepan over medium heat. Cook at a low boil until the liquid is reduced by 1/3. Stir in cream, and simmer until it thickens. Gradually add the butter 1 tablespoon at a time to the sauce, stirring until completely incorporated. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, and keep warm.
- 2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
- 3. To make the chicken, heat oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. In a bowl, stir together flour, salt, and pepper. Lightly coat chicken with flour mixture. Without crowding, carefully place chicken in hot oil. (If necessary, cook in batches.) Fry until cooked through and golden brown on both sides. Remove the chicken to paper towels. Stir the bacon, mushrooms, artichokes, and capers into the oil; cook until the mushrooms are soft.
- 4. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-size strips, and return them to the skillet. Stir half of the lemon butter sauce into the chicken mixture.
- 5. To serve, place pasta in a large bowl. Stir the chicken mixture into the pasta. Taste, and adjust seasonings. Stir in additional lemon butter sauce as desired. Toss well, and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 902.7, Fat 64.7, SaturatedFat 34.3, Cholesterol 200.6, Sodium 701.4, Carbohydrate 45.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2.2, Protein 34.1
LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN BREASTS RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by CandyH
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place each chicken breast half between two pieces of plastic wrap. Pound lightly into a rectangle about 1/4 to 1/8 inch thick. Remove plastic wrap. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour and salt. Coat chicken breasts with flour mixture. Sprinkle chicken breasts with lemon pepper. In a 12-inch skillet cook the chicken breasts in the hot butter, half at a time, over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes on each side or until brown and no longer pink. Remove chicken from skillet. Add lemon slices to skillet; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once. Return all of the chicken to the skillet, overlapping chicken breasts slightly. Drizzle lemon juice over the chicken breasts. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes more or until pan juices are slightly reduced. Serve chicken, lemon slices, and pan juices over hot cooked rice or pilaf, if desired. Makes 6 servings.
CREAMY LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, paprika, salt, pepper, unsalted butter, garlic, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, lemon, fresh baby spinach, dried thyme, chicken broth
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in the skillet. Add garlic, stir until fragrant, then add chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, thyme, and stir. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Stir in spinach, simmer until spinach has wilted and the sauce has thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Bake at 400˚F (200˚C) for 25 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 713 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 52 grams, Sugar 4 grams
Tips:
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a quick and easy meal.
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure even cooking.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper before cooking to enhance the flavor.
- Use a non-stick skillet or a well-seasoned cast iron skillet to prevent the chicken from sticking.
- Cook the chicken over medium heat to prevent it from burning.
- Add the lemon-butter sauce to the skillet towards the end of cooking to prevent the sauce from burning.
- Serve the lemon-butter chicken breasts immediately with rice, pasta, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Lemon-butter chicken breasts are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served for lunch or dinner. The zesty lemon-butter sauce adds a bright and tangy flavor to the chicken, making it a perfect choice for a summer meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality dish that the whole family will enjoy.
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