Lemon Chicken Recipe
Bright, zesty, and full of flavor—treat yourself to this irresistible Lemon Chicken recipe with tender, golden chicken breasts simmered in a rich, buttery lemon garlic sauce!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breast 2 large, patted dry
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp parsley for garnish (optional)
- 1/2 lemon sliced for garnish (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise and gently pound with a meat mallet to an even thickness.
- In one bowl, whisk together eggs, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, mix Parmesan cheese and flour.
- Dip each chicken piece in the egg mixture, then coat evenly with the Parmesan mixture, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until crispy, golden, and fully cooked (internal temp of 165˚F).
- In a saucepan, melt butter, add minced garlic, lemon juice, chicken broth, and black pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes until heated.
- Pour the lemon butter sauce over the cooked chicken, turning to coat. Garnish with lemon slices and parsley if desired.
- Serve the Parmesan crusted chicken hot, drizzled with the lemon butter sauce.
Notes
Notes: For added flavor, sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese on top before serving.