Lemon garlic butter chicken

Here’s a flavorful and juicy Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken recipe — perfectly golden, tangy, and rich with buttery garlic goodness. 🍋🧈🍗

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🍋 Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp paprika (optional, for color)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 tbsp butter, divided

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tbsp)

• Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for extra brightness)

• ½ cup chicken broth (or white wine for richer flavor)

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

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🔪 Instructions

1. Season the Chicken:
   Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.

2. Sear the Chicken:

   • Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Add chicken and cook 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp: 165°F / 74°C).

   • Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.

3. Make the Sauce:

   • In the same pan, reduce heat to medium.

   • Add 2 tbsp butter and minced garlic; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t let it burn).

   • Stir in lemon juice, zest, and chicken broth (or wine).

   • Scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan — that’s flavor!

   • Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly reduced.

4. Combine:
   Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over the top.
   Simmer another 1–2 minutes so it soaks up the flavors.

5. Serve:
   Garnish with fresh parsley and extra lemon slices if desired.

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🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta to soak up the sauce.

• Pair with steamed broccoli, green beans, or roasted asparagus.

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