Description
Lemon Chicken with a silky, zesty butter sauce comes together faster than you can say “dinner’s ready!” Succulent chicken breasts get a flavor boost from a tangy lemon sauce that makes your taste buds dance with Mediterranean-inspired delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ lb chicken breast
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 garlic cloves
Liquids and Fats:
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ½ lemon
- 1 Tablespoon parsley
Instructions
- Slice 1 ½ lb chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Gently pound each piece with a meat mallet to create uniform thickness.
- Whisk 2 large eggs in one bowl. Mix 1 cup Parmesan cheese, 3 Tbsp flour, ½ tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper in another bowl.
- Dunk each chicken piece into the egg mixture. Thoroughly coat with the Parmesan mixture, allowing excess to fall away.
- Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place chicken in the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165˚F.
- In a separate pan, melt 8 Tbsp butter with 2 minced garlic cloves over medium heat. Stir in ¼ cup chicken broth, ¼ cup lemon juice, and ¼ tsp black pepper.
- Simmer the sauce for 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Pour directly over the crispy chicken, ensuring each piece gets an even coating.
- Transfer chicken to serving plates. Optionally garnish with fresh 1 Tbsp chopped parsley and ½ lemon slice for a bright, fresh presentation.
Notes
- Use a meat mallet to ensure the chicken breasts are evenly thick, which helps them cook uniformly and prevents dry spots.
- Check the chicken’s internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer to guarantee it reaches 165°F without overcooking.
- For a crispier coating, let the breaded chicken rest on a wire rack for 10 minutes before frying to help the breading adhere better.
- To make the dish gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs in the parmesan mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 943 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1143 mg
- Fat: 68 g
- Saturated Fat: 32 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 34 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 83 g
- Cholesterol: 415 mg