Description
Lemon Chicken with Garlic Butter Sauce is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy panko and parmesan crust, enhanced with a rich garlic butter sauce and a refreshing lemon zing.
Ingredients
Scale
- As Needed oil for cooking
- 2 Large chicken breasts
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- 1 Teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
- 1 Teaspoon italian seasoning
- ½ Cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ Cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- ¼ Teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 oz unsalted butter
- 3 Cloves garlic minced
- ¼ Cup chicken stock
- ¼ Cup fresh lemon juice
- As Needed fresh parsley
- minced for garnish
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 Tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and water. In another bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, italian seasoning, flour, and garlic powder.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the coated chicken breasts for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the seared chicken to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Meanwhile, in the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken stock and lemon juice, simmering for a few minutes.
- Once chicken is done, drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the chicken, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a dash of crushed red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-seared + baked
- Cuisine: American / Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken, Garlic Butter Sauce, Chicken Recipe, Panko Chicken, Easy Dinner