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Best Baked Lemon Butter Chicken: Simple & Delicious

Looking for a quick, flavorful, and satisfying dinner? Baked Lemon Butter Chicken is a delightful dish that combines juicy chicken with a tangy lemon butter sauce. Perfect for weeknights or entertaining, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that feels fancy but is incredibly easy to make. Serve it with your favorite sides, and you’ve got a meal everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Make the Lemon Butter Sauce:
  1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, honey (if using), and Italian seasoning. Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Assemble the Dish:
  1. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish. Pour the lemon butter sauce evenly over the chicken.
Bake:
  1. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Garnish and Serve:
  1. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top and serve with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • For Extra Sauce: Double the sauce ingredients if you love a saucy dish.
  • Sweetness Optional: Add honey to balance the tanginess if desired.
  • Alternative Proteins: This recipe works well with chicken thighs or drumsticks. Adjust cooking times accordingly.
  • Storage Tips: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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