Description
A delightful dish featuring succulent chicken enhanced by a vibrant lemon butter sauce, perfect for weeknight meals or festive occasions.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- Fresh lemons (for juice and zest)
- Unsalted butter
- Garlic (minced)
- Chicken broth
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper (for seasoning)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken, cooking until golden-brown on both sides.
- Remove the chicken and make the sauce by sautéing garlic in butter before adding lemon juice, zest, and broth.
- Return the chicken to the pan and coat it with the sauce, allowing it to simmer until cooked through.
Notes
For extra tenderness, marinate chicken in lemon juice and olive oil for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American