Description
This Lemon Chicken Recipe with Lemon Butter Sauce features tender, breaded chicken cutlets cooked to golden perfection and served with a zesty, rich sauce that elevates this dish to a whole new level.
Ingredients
- Cut chicken in half lengthwise and beat with a meat mallet to an even thickness
- eggs
- garlic
- Italian seasoning
- salt
- pepper
- parmesan cheese
- flour
- oil
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by cutting it in half lengthwise and beating it with a meat mallet to an even thickness.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to create the egg mixture.
- In another bowl, mix the parmesan cheese and flour to prepare the parmesan mixture.
- Dredge the chicken in the egg mixture, then generously coat in the parmesan mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add the breaded chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165˚F with an instant read thermometer.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs to the lemon butter sauce or serve with a side of vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-seared + Simmered Sauce
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken Recipe, Lemon Butter Sauce, chicken cutlets, easy chicken recipes