Description
Succulent lemon chicken with lemon butter sauce delivers Mediterranean sunshine on a plate, bringing zesty elegance to your dinner table. Crisp chicken draped in silky, tangy sauce promises a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor with each memorable bite.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating:
- 1.5 pound chicken breast (2 large)
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon parsley (optional)
- 1/2 lemon, sliced (optional)
Lemon Butter Sauce:
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Carefully butterfly the chicken breasts, creating even, thin cutlets by slicing horizontally and gently pounding to uniform thickness.
- Prepare two separate shallow dishes: one for the egg wash mixture and another for the parmesan coating mixture.
- Delicately dunk each chicken cutlet into the egg mixture, ensuring complete coverage, then transfer to the parmesan mixture, gently pressing to create an even, crispy coating.
- Heat a skillet with a thin layer of oil over medium-high temperature until shimmering and hot.
- Carefully place the coated chicken into the hot skillet, cooking for approximately 4-5 minutes per side. Monitor the heat to prevent burning, adjusting as needed to achieve a golden, crispy exterior and fully cooked interior.
- While the chicken cooks, craft the lemon butter sauce in a separate pan by melting butter with minced garlic until aromatic.
- Add chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, and cracked black pepper to the butter mixture, simmering for roughly 2 minutes to develop flavors and slightly reduce.
- Once chicken is perfectly golden and reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F, transfer to serving plates.
- Generously drizzle the vibrant lemon butter sauce over the crispy chicken, ensuring complete coverage.
- Garnish with delicate lemon slices and a sprinkle of finely chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and additional flavor.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is evenly pounded to guarantee uniform cooking and crispy texture.
- Use a sharp knife to slice chicken breasts horizontally for consistent thickness and faster cooking.
- Pat chicken dry before dredging to help parmesan coating stick better and create a crispier crust.
- Maintain medium-high heat when frying to achieve golden brown exterior without burning the coating.
- Test chicken doneness with a meat thermometer to prevent overcooking and keep meat juicy.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting regular flour with almond or coconut flour in the parmesan mixture.
- Swap chicken for turkey or pork cutlets if desired for variety in protein options.
- Store leftover sauce separately to prevent soggy chicken and maintain crisp coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 30 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 52 g
- Cholesterol: 250 mg