Here’s a quick and delicious Skillet Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken recipe for you! Perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal.
Ingredients:
•4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
•Salt and pepper (to taste)
•1 teaspoon garlic powder
•1 teaspoon paprika
•2 tablespoons olive oil
•3 tablespoons unsalted butter
•4 cloves garlic (minced)
•Juice of 1 lemon
•Zest of 1 lemon
•1/2 cup chicken broth
•1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
•2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions:
1.Prepare the Chicken:
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
2.Sear the Chicken:
•Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
•Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3.Make the Sauce:
•In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
•Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
•Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, chicken broth, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
4.Combine:
•Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the top, and let it cook for 2-3 minutes to soak up the flavors.
5.Serve:
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot over rice, mashed potatoes, or with a side of roasted vegetables.
Enjoy your zesty, buttery, and garlic-infused chicken!