Description
Looking for a weeknight dinner that’s easy, elegant, and bursting with flavor? This Lemon Butter Chicken is your answer. With juicy seared chicken coated in a silky garlic lemon butter sauce, this dish checks all the boxes: quick to make, full of flavor, and impressive on the plate. It’s perfect for family meals, date nights, or any night when you need comforting but not heavy food ideas. Great for those hunting easy dinner recipes, quick chicken dishes, or weeknight dinner inspiration that feels special without much effort.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
3. Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, stir in garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
4. Add lemon juice and honey, stirring to combine.
5. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Pound chicken evenly before cooking for uniform thickness and even sear.
Add lemon zest to the sauce for an extra citrus punch if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg