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Lemon Chicken

30-Minute Lemon Chicken

A quick and flavorful lemon chicken dish with a glossy butter sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 2 lemons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and coat lightly with grated Parmesan.
  3. Melt butter in the skillet and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
  4. Cook chicken in the skillet for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Add lemon juice to the skillet and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning, then garnish with chopped parsley before serving.