Description
A quick and flavorful chicken dish featuring zesty lemon and savory garlic, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper and coat with Parmesan cheese.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Melt the butter in the same skillet and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in the fresh lemon juice and stir to combine.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over each piece.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. Avoid overcooking the chicken for optimal juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, lemon, quick recipe, weeknight dinner