Lemon Chicken Recipe (with Lemon Butter Sauce)

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. chicken breast (patted dry with paper towels)

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil (to sautee)

  • 1 tbsp. parsley (to garnish (optional))

  • 1/2 half lemon (sliced for garnish (optional))

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 clove garlic (minced)

  • 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning

  • 1/2 tsp. salt

  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

  • 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour

  • 8 tbsp. unsalted butter

  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

  • 1/4 cup chicken broth

  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Lightly beat with a meat mallet until even in thickness.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the egg mixture.

  3. 3

    In another bowl, combine the ingredients for the parmesan mixture.

  4. 4

    Dip chicken into the egg mixture, then dredge chicken in the parmesan mixture.

  5. 5

    Allow any excess ingredients to fall off from each bowl.

  6. 6

    In a large skillet, heat enough oil to cover the bottom of a skillet.

  7. 7

    Once hot, add the chicken and cook 4-5 minutes per side, or until crispy, golden and cooked through to 165˚F on an Instant Read Thermometer.

  8. 8

    Reduce the heat if chicken browns too quickly.

  9. 9

    Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, melt butter and garlic, cook until fragrant.

  10. 10

    Add the chicken broth, lemon juice and pepper.

  11. 11

    Allow the sauce to cook for about 2 minutes.

  12. 12

    Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken, turning to coat.

  13. 13

    Garnish with lemon slices and finely chopped parsley if desired.