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Skillet Garlic Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe

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3.8 from 13 reviews

This Skillet Garlic Lemon Butter Chicken recipe is a quick and easy one-pan meal featuring crispy parmesan-coated chicken breasts cooked to perfection, sautéed green beans, and a tangy, buttery garlic lemon sauce that brings all the flavors together beautifully.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder (divided)
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt (divided)
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (divided)
  • 1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Sauce

  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 tablespoons cold butter, cubed

Vegetables

  • 12 ounces green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken coating: In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, parmesan, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Coat each piece of chicken thoroughly on both sides, then shake off excess flour.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Place the coated chicken pieces in the skillet and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a plate.
  3. Make the garlic lemon butter sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine lemon juice, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Reduce the mixture until about 3 tablespoons remain. Remove from heat and whisk in one tablespoon of cold butter at a time, swirling the pan until each piece is fully melted before adding the next. Once all butter is incorporated, remove sauce from stove and set aside.
  4. Sauté the vegetables and assemble: Add a small drizzle of oil to the skillet used for chicken (if needed). Add lemon slices and move them around the pan with tongs, scraping up any browned bits. Add the green beans and sauté for 3-5 minutes until tender to your preference. Season with salt, pepper, and the remaining ¼ teaspoon garlic powder. Serve the chicken atop the green beans and drizzle the garlic lemon butter sauce over the top or serve on the side.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier alternative.
  • Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spiciness.
  • The sauce can be prepared ahead and gently reheated before serving.
  • Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
  • Ensure the butter is cold when adding to the sauce for proper emulsification.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/skillet-garlic-lemon-butter-chicken-recipe/