Description
A quick and satisfying lemon chicken recipe that balances flavor and simplicity, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then coat them generously with grated parmesan cheese.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the lemon juice, stirring to combine it with the garlic and butter.
- Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a different cheese experience, substitute parmesan with mozzarella or chives for parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg