One-Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken

Juicy chicken breasts in a 25-minute garlic butter lemon sauce.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Servings: 4

Calories: 380

Chicken Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness) or chicken thighs.
Butter Unsalted butter is best to control the flavor.
Garlic Fresh minced garlic (lots of it!).
Lemon You'll need fresh juice and slices for garnish.
Seasoning Salt, black pepper, paprika, and oregano.
Parsley Fresh chopped parsley adds color and freshness

Step 1: Season & Sear
Pat the chicken dry and season generously with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
Step 2: Make the Sauce
In the same pan (don't clean it!), add a bit more butter and the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the lemon juice and chicken broth (optional). Scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan—that's pure flavor!
Step 3: Combine
Return the chicken to the pan. Spoon the buttery sauce all over the chicken. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes to reheat.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

| Carbs: 6g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 22g