Lemon Chicken Recipe

This lemon chicken recipe is a quick and flavorful dinner made with crispy chicken and a tangy lemon butter sauce. The chicken is lightly coated with parmesan and pan fried until golden, then topped with a rich sauce made from butter, garlic, and fresh lemon juice. Explore more delicious recipes like Lemon Chicken Recipe on our website.

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds chicken breast, cut in half lengthwise
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
½ lemon, sliced for garnish (optional)

For the Egg Mixture

2 large eggs
1 garlic clove, minced
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Parmesan Breading Mixture

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons all purpose flour

For the Lemon Butter Sauce

8 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup chicken broth
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

• Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise and gently pound them to an even thickness.
• In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
• In another bowl, mix the grated Parmesan cheese and flour.
• Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then coat it in the Parmesan mixture. Shake off any excess coating.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
• In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
• Add the lemon juice, chicken broth, and black pepper. Cook the sauce for about 2 minutes while stirring.
• Pour the lemon butter sauce over the cooked chicken and turn the pieces to coat them evenly.
• Garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley before serving if desired.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 18 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings