Here’s a bright, flavorful Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken — tender, juicy, and coated in a zesty buttery sauce. 🍋🧄🧈
🍋 Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20–25 min
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook 4–6 min per side, until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
2. Make the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet.
- Sauté garlic for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Stir in thyme and let sauce simmer 2–3 minutes to slightly thicken.
3. Combine
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over it, and cook 1–2 more minutes to coat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
Serving Suggestions
- Over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
- With roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Drizzle extra sauce over everything for maximum flavor.
Variations
- Creamy Version: Add ¼ cup heavy cream to the sauce for a richer texture.
- Spicy Lemon Garlic: Add ¼ tsp red pepper flakes to the garlic.
- Herb Mix: Replace thyme with rosemary, oregano, or Italian seasoning.
This dish is zesty, buttery, and quick — perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
I can also give you a one-pan lemon garlic butter chicken with potatoes and green beans for an all-in-one meal if you want. Do you want me to do that?
