This Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe is a one pan dish that is easy to make and very delicious! The chicken is cooked in a butter sauce with lemon juice, garlic, and herbs. Takes simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. It’s perfect if you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner that everyone will love and won’t take up much time.

What is lemon butter chicken?

Lemon butter chicken is a dish made with chicken cooked in a butter sauce with lemon juice, garlic, and herbs that create a delicious sauce.

What does lemon butter chicken taste like?

Lemon butter chicken is a very flavorful dish. You will taste the lemon but it’s not overbearing. The garlic and fresh herbs give it a nice savory flavor. The butter sauce makes the dish rich and delicious!

Lemon butter chicken ingredients

2-3 medium size boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
Seasoning (salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika)
¼ cup all purpose flour for dredging
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 lemon sliced
¼ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Fresh parsley chopped

Some substitutes:

If you don’t have chicken breast feel free to use any other part of the chicken like chicken tenderloins or skinless thighs.

Add in a little cream for a thicker sauce. (heavy cream makes a creamy sauce)

Add a teaspoon of lemon zest for more flavor.

Add red pepper flakes to add some spice.

How do you make lemon butter chicken?

Slice your chicken breasts in halves.
Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. (lemon pepper seasoning or Italian seasoning would work as well)
Heat a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat with olive oil
Sear the chicken and cook until well done and golden brown on both sides.
Place the chicken aside on a separate dish
In the same pan add butter, lemon slices, and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds on medium heat.
Pour in chicken stock and lemon juice
Mix and scrape the bottom of the pan to combine the crusts at the bottom of the pan
Bring to a simmer
Add chicken back into the pan and cook until warmed through
Plate the chicken with some buttery sauce from the pan, lemon slice, and fresh parsley.

What to serve with Lemon butter chicken?

Some great side dishes to serve with this meal are:

Mashed potatoes and sour cream
Steamed broccoli
Roasted vegetable
Rice
Orzo
Pasta
Green beans
Asparagus
Fresh spinach
Cauliflower rice
Broccoli
Beans
Kale Salad

How to make lemon garlic butter chicken in an instant pot

To make this dish in an Instant Pot:

Follow the same cutting and seasoning directions
Press the sauté button and add olive oil to pot.
Add the boneless chicken breast and cook both sides of the chicken until golden brown
Remove chicken
Add butter, lemon slices, and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds
Pour in chicken stock and lemon juice
Place the chicken back into the instant pot, lock the lid, and turn the valve to sealing.
Select the pressure cook button and time for 7 minutes
When done release the pressure after 2 minutes and remove the lid
Plate the chicken with some juices from the pan, lemon slice, and fresh parsley.

How to bake lemon butter chicken

Follow the directions the same but once you flour the chicken place it in the oven to bake. Use a deep enough baking dish. Bake 350F for 15-20 minutes for a juicy chicken.

What makes lemon butter chicken a great recipe?

You only need one pan to make this dish
It’s a quick and easy recipe that can be made in 30 minutes (perfect on busy weeknights)
Makes a very flavorful savory lemon butter chicken that you’ll want to make over and over again
Many of the ingredients you may already have
You can serve it with many different sides dishes.
You can also make it in an Instant Pot or bake
The entire family will love it!
Low carb

How to store lemon butter chicken

Leftover lemon butter chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. To reheat, simply place in the microwave or back in the pan until warmed through.

You can also freeze this dish for up to three months. When ready to eat, thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat as desired.

If you’re looking for easy weeknight dinners that your family members will love then add this one to the list because it will become a family favorite. This lemon butter chicken is flavorful, juicy, and so simple to make! It’s a great recipe to have on hand when you need something quick and delicious. Give it a try and let us know what you think in the comments below!