A delicious and EASY Lemon Chicken Recipe ready in under 30 minutes! Crispy parmesan-crusted chicken smothered in the BEST garlic lemon butter sauce that brings you the ultimate chicken dish.
A sauce is the best way to elevate any protein! Whether it’s chicken or fish in a butter sauce, the flavors are extraordinary.
We love EASY chicken dinners. From the classic Chicken Teriyaki to our One Pan Lemon Chicken Breast, chicken is always on the menu.
LEMON CHICKEN RECIPE-
This delicious and simple parmesan-crusted chicken dinner is so easy to make! The tender, crispy and juicy chicken breast smothered in a flavor-packed lemon garlic butter sauce, so good! This is the perfect dinner idea for busy weeknights and the entire family will LOVE this dish.
HOW TO MAKE LEMON CHICKEN-
You can have this EASY chicken dinner ready in no time with just a few simple ingredients!
- PREP CHICKEN– Cut the chicken lengthwise and beat until even in thickness. In a bowl, mix together the ingredients for the egg mixture. In a separate bowl, combine the ingredients for the parmesan mixture.
- COAT CHICKEN– Coat the chicken in the egg mixture, then fully coat the dredged chicken in parmesan mixture.
- SAUTE CHICKEN– In a skillet, heat oil on high heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side or until golden on medium high heat. Remove the chicken from the skillet, cover to keep warm and set aside.
- LEMON BUTTER SAUCE– In the same skillet, saute the garlic and butter until fragrant. Whisk in the lemon juice, chicken broth, and seasoning and allow to cook over medium high heat for about 2 minutes.
- ADD CHICKEN BACK– Add the crispy chicken back into the lemon butter sauce and cook for about 4-5 minutes, flipping the chicken. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and enjoy.
CHEF’S TIP-For a quicker and faster cook time, prepare the garlic butter sauce in a saucepan or skillet while the chicken is cooking. Once the chicken is cooked just pour the sauce over the chicken and serve!
SERVING IDEAS-
There are several different ways you can enjoy the lemon garlic chicken! Here are some of our favorite ways.
- Serve with a side of fluffy baked rice.
- We love enjoying this recipe with some tender egg noodles.
- As a side serve this recipe with some roasted vegetables!
- Enjoy with a side of mashed potatoes, baked potato or oven baked french fries.
- Serve with a side of salad.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS-
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes, you can cut the chicken and add it to the egg mixture and marinate overnight. When ready to serve, finish the rest of the recipe and enjoy!
What kind of chicken can I use?
You can use chicken breast, chicken thighs, and even chicken tenderloins for the recipe.
When do I know when my chicken is ready?
The chicken cooked internal temperature should reach 165°F on a thermometer.
Can I make the chicken without the parmesan crust?
Yes! Just season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning and sauté with oil and drizzle in the lemon sauce.
How do I reheat this dish?
You can reheat the lemon chicken in the oven or in a skillet until warm.
Can I add vegetables?
This recipe is great, especially when adding veggies to the dish! You can add vegetables to complete the dish. Asparagus, green beans, and zucchini will all go great with the lemon sauce and compliment the chicken
More Chicken Recipes-
Chicken is one of our favorite proteins to serve as the main entree. Here are some more popular chicken recipes:
- Buttermilk Chicken Tenders
- Baked Chicken Thighs
- Chicken Scampi
- Pan Seared Chicken
- Grilled Chicken Kabobs
Lemon Chicken Recipe
Author: Valentina
4.93 from 27 votes
A delicious and EASY Lemon Chicken Recipe ready in under 30minutes! Crispy parmesan crusted chicken smothered in the BEST garlic lemonbutter sauce that brings you the ultimate chicken dish.
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breasts, boneless skinless (2 large), patted dry with paper towels
- 1 Tbsp olive oil to saute
- 1 Tbsp parsley to garnish (optional)
- 1/2 lemon sliced for garnish (optional)
Egg Mixture-
- 2 large eggs
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Parmesan Breading Mixture-
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
Lemon Butter Sauce-
- 8 Tbsp 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 breast in half lengthwise and then beat with a meat mallet until all the chicken slices are even in thickness.
Combine all the ingredients for the egg mixture and add the chicken into the mixtue and allow to marinate.
Meanwhile, in a seperate bowl, combine the ingredients for the parmesan mixture. Dredge the marianted chicken breasts into the parmesan mixture.
In a deep skillet, add oil and allow to heat on how medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot add the breaded chicken breasts and cook about 4-5 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked and crispy.
Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and cover to keep warm. Add butter and garlic the skillet and cook until fragrant. Add in the chicken broth, lemon juice and seasoning and bring to a simmer. Cook on medium heat for about 2 minutes.
Add the chicken breast back into the sauce and cook until the chicken is reheat. Garnish with lemon slices and freshly chopped parsley and serve.
Enjoy!
Nutrition
598kcal Calories9g Carbs50g Protein40g Fat21g Saturated Fat3g Polyunsaturated Fat13g Monounsaturated Fat1g Trans Fat273mg Cholesterol1157mg Sodium771mg Potassium1g Fiber1g Sugar1180IU Vitamin A18mg Vitamin C322mg Calcium2mg Iron
- Full Nutrition Label
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Chicken Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 598Calories from Fat 360
% Daily Value*
Fat 40g62%
Saturated Fat 21g131%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
Cholesterol 273mg91%
Sodium 1157mg50%
Potassium 771mg22%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 50g100%
Vitamin A 1180IU24%
Vitamin C 18mg22%
Calcium 322mg32%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
NOTE:Recipe developed by Valentina’s Corner and first published onNatasha’s Kitchen.
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24 comments
- Beth
I had this recipe saved in my bookmarks for a few months and I finally made it tonight. I’m mad at myself for waiting so long. It is absolutely delicious! I didn’t change a thing EXCEPT I added asparagus to the lemon butter sauce and sauteed them until just tender before I added my chicken back. I love a recipe that you can add a veg to and this is one of them. I might try spinach or broccoli next time. Thank you so much for this quick and versatile dish.
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- Valentina’s Corner
Beth, I’m so glad you enjoyed the lemon chicken and I bet the asparagus was delicious with it. Thanks so much for visiting our online kitchen and taking the time to leave us feedback – it’s so appreciated.
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- Pam
This sounds very good. I would like to make this Gluten Free. Would Corn Starch work as a replacement, Or would Gluten Free Flour work better?
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- Valentina’s Corner
Pam, you can use corn starch or gluten-free flour for this recipe.
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- Terri
Great way to make chicken cutlets less boring and easy to make. Easy to make and great directions. Probably won’t make it to my normal routine due to the butter but I did cut back on the amount and it was still good.
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- Valentina’s Corner
I’m glad you enjoyed the chicken recipe, Terri. You can definitely cut down on the butter if you desire. We like to pour the butter sauce over our pasta or potatoes for added flavoring.
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- Gail
What can we substitute for any of the broth?
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- Valentina’s Corner
You can use water and just give it a little more seasoning. I hope you love the recipe, Gail.
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