A bright, buttery Lemon Chicken recipe made in one skillet with a zesty lemon butter sauce. Perfectly seared chicken cutlets coated in a silky pan sauce—ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2 tbsp olive oil
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3 tbsp butter (divided)
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (from ~2 lemons)
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½ tsp lemon zest
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½ cup chicken broth (or white wine)
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Slice chicken into cutlets and pound to even thickness.
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Season with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in flour.
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Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add ½ tbsp butter and garlic. Sauté 30 seconds.
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Add lemon juice, broth, and zest. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
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Whisk in remaining 1½ tbsp butter until sauce is glossy.
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Return chicken to pan and simmer 2 minutes more. Garnish and serve.