30-Minute Lemon Chicken
A bright burst of flavor featuring tender chicken breasts in a tangy garlic-lemon sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add the fresh lemon juice and zest over the cooked chicken.
- Cook for an additional minute to thicken the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
Pairs well with a side salad or steamed asparagus. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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