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Easy Lemon Chicken Recipe with Garlic Butter Sauce

Skillet Citrus Garlic Poultry

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces Chicken breast halves Boneless, skinless, about 6 oz each
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour For dredging
  • 1 tsp Salt Kosher or sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper Freshly ground
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Extra virgin
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted butter Divided use (1 tbsp for searing, 3 tbsp for sauce)
  • 4 cloves Garlic cloves Minced finely
  • 1/3 cup Chicken broth Low-sodium preferred
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley Finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Butterfly or pound the breasts to an even half-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in flour, shaking off excess.
  • Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the dredged fillets and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in the broth and fresh citrus juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
  • Stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter until melted and the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
  • Return the cooked meat to the skillet, spooning the warm garlic butter sauce over the top. Serve immediately.