Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet, then add minced garlic to the drippings, sautéing for about 30 seconds.
- Deglaze the pan with fresh lemon juice and add chicken broth; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Whisk in unsalted butter until melted and creamy.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and let it soak in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes over low heat.
- Finish by garnishing with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg