Description
Zesty Mediterranean lemon chicken with lemon butter sauce promises a quick, elegant dinner that blends bright citrus notes with tender poultry. Garlic, herbs, and silky sauce elevate this simple recipe for you to savor and enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 mL) ground black pepper
- 8 tbsps (113 g) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (60 mL) lemon juice
- ¼ cup (60 mL) chicken broth
Instructions
- Preparation: Butterfly chicken breasts by slicing horizontally and gently pound to uniform 1/4-inch thickness, ensuring even cooking.
- Coating Process: Create a seasoned Parmesan breading by mixing grated cheese, flour, salt, and pepper. Dip chicken cutlets in egg wash, then thoroughly coat with breading mixture, pressing gently to adhere completely.
- Searing Technique: Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Carefully place breaded chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until achieving a golden-crisp exterior and reaching 165°F internal temperature.
- Lemon Butter Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt butter and quickly sauté minced garlic. Introduce chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, and ground black pepper, simmering briefly to meld flavors and create a vibrant, aromatic sauce.
- Serving: Plate the crispy chicken cutlets, generously drizzle with warm lemon butter sauce, and embellish with fresh lemon slices and chopped parsley for a bright, elegant presentation.
Notes
- Butterfly with Precision: Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create even cutlets, ensuring uniform cooking and tender texture throughout.
- Breading Technique Matters: Press Parmesan mixture gently onto chicken to create a crisp, even coating that locks in moisture and adds rich flavor.
- Temperature is Critical: Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165°F, preventing undercooking while maintaining juicy meat.
- Sauce Timing is Key: Prepare lemon butter sauce while chicken cooks to serve warm, maximizing flavor and preventing sauce from cooling down or separating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American-Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 374
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 187 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg