{"id":"9a42f614-8fc0-4b8d-bebb-729642b76485","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/9a42f614-8fc0-4b8d-bebb-729642b76485","source_url":"https://www.saltandlavender.com/lemon-butter-chicken/","title":"Easy Lemon Chicken","description":"This 20-minute lemon chicken recipe has juicy chicken with a simple buttery lemon sauce. It's the ideal dinner for when you don't want to put in a lot of effort!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT15M","total_time":"PT20M","image_url":"https://www.saltandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/lemon-butter-chicken-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts","item":"large boneless skinless chicken breasts","quantity":2},{"text":"Salt & pepper (to taste)","item":"Salt & pepper","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon garlic powder","item":"garlic powder","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Flour (for dredging)","item":"Flour","preparation":"for dredging"},{"text":"1 tablespoon olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 tablespoons butter (divided)","item":"butter","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"1/2 cup chicken broth","item":"chicken broth","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tablespoons lemon juice + zest of 1/2 lemon","item":"lemon juice + zest of 1/2 lemon","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"Chopped fresh parsley (optional, to taste)","item":"Chopped fresh parsley","preparation":"optional, to taste"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Cut your chicken breasts in half lengthwise so you have thinner cutlets. Sprinkle them with salt & pepper and the garlic powder. Dredge them in flour so they're nicely coated."},{"number":2,"text":"Add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken cutlets and cook them for 4-5 minutes/side or until they're nice and golden. Take them out of the pan and set aside."},{"number":3,"text":"Add the chicken broth, lemon juice + zest, and remaining butter to the pan and let it bubble for a couple of minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Add the chicken back in and cook for another few minutes until it's cooked through and the sauce is further reduced. Season with salt & pepper as needed and sprinkle the fresh parsley over top if using."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:55:23.774789+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:55:23.774789+00:00"}