Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken

Nutrition Information

Ingredients

• 4 (6oz each) Chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
• 4 tbsp Butter (divided)
• 6 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 Lemon (juiced and zested)
• 1/2 cup Chicken broth (low-sodium)
• 3 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Add chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes until golden brown

4. 4

   Flip and cook other side for 6-7 minutes until cooked through (165°F)

5. 5

   Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil

6. 6

   Reduce heat to medium and add 1 tbsp butter to the same pan

7. 7

   Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant

8. 8

   Add chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits

9. 9

   Let sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced

10. 10

    Remove from heat and stir in remaining 2 tbsp butter until melted and sauce is glossy

11. 11

    Stir in lemon zest and chopped parsley

12. 12

    Return chicken to pan and spoon sauce over

13. 13

    Let sit for 1 minute to warm through

14. 14

    Serve chicken topped with the lemon garlic butter sauce