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Baked Lemon Butter Chicken


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  • Author: Amelia
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

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 12 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