Description
A quick and flavorful Lemon Chicken dish that pairs crispy seared chicken with a creamy, tangy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic; cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Stir in lemon juice and parmesan cheese until combined.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Be careful not to overcook the chicken; check for doneness using a meat thermometer. You can prepare the sauce while the chicken is searing to save prep time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg