Lemon Chicken Recipe with Luscious Lemon Butter Sauce – A Zesty, Elegant Dinner
Pan-seared chicken breasts simmered in a silky, bright lemon butter sauce with garlic, broth, and a hint of cream. Perfect for pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into cutlets)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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½ cup flour (for dredging)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp butter
For the Sauce
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2 tbsp butter
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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½ cup chicken broth
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3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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¼ cup dry white wine (optional)
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2 tbsp heavy cream (optional)
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1 tsp lemon zest
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge lightly in flour.
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Heat oil and butter in a skillet. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan.
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In same pan, melt 2 tbsp butter. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
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Add broth, lemon juice, and wine. Scrape browned bits from pan. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
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Stir in cream and lemon zest. Simmer 1 more minute.
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Return chicken to pan and spoon sauce over. Heat for 2 minutes.
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Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Serve with pasta, potatoes, or steamed greens. Omit cream for a lighter sauce. Add capers for a piccata-style variation.