Lemon Butter Chicken: The Easy, Juicy Dinner You’ll Love
A delightful dish that combines the tangy flavors of lemon with the richness of butter, creating a juicy chicken dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the lemon butter mixture over them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the lemon butter sauce for a few hours before baking.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg