Deliciously Easy Lemon Butter Chicken for a Low-Calorie Dinner
A quick and flavorful low-calorie chicken dish featuring lemon, garlic, and herbs, perfect for a healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Protein
- 4 pieces chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1/4 cup flour (for dredging)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 lemon lemon zest (zest of one lemon)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Garnish
- lemon slices lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and keep warm.
- Lower heat, add butter and garlic; cook until fragrant. Pour in broth, lemon juice, and zest; simmer 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer 2-3 minutes. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
For a lighter option, use less butter and oil, and serve with steamed vegetables.