Description
Juicy, golden-baked chicken breasts bathed in a tangy lemon-butter sauce—effortlessly elegant and perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1–2 lemons)
Zest of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped)
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil and 2 Tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear 3–4 min per side until golden. Transfer chicken to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, scraping up browned bits.
Whisk in the remaining 2 Tbsp butter until melted and sauce thickens slightly.
Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over each breast.
Transfer skillet to oven and bake 15–18 min, or until chicken reaches 165 °F internally.
Remove from oven, let rest 5 minutes in sauce.
Garnish with fresh parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course