Description
A quick and flavorful Lemon Chicken dish perfect for busy weeknights, featuring lemon, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, mix the flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and return the chicken to the pan, coating it in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American