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Creamy lemon herb chicken in a skillet, garnished with fresh dill and lemon slices, perfect for a savory meal.

Lemon Chicken w/ Lemon Butter Sauce

Lemon chicken with lemon beurre blanc sauce is a staple in my household, making a regular appearance on our dinner table. The bright, tangy flavors of lemon paired with the creamy, rich beurre blanc sauce are a match made in culinary heaven.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 4 people
Calories 719 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 chicken breasts halved
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil add more as needed while cooking chicken

Chicken Marinade

  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning

Flour Mix

  • 1.5 cups flour
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Lemon butter sauce

  • 2 small shallots diced or one large shallot
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1.5 tbsp minced dill
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 8 tbsp very cold butter

Instructions
 

Prepare the Chicken

  • Slice the chicken cutlets in half.
    Slicing raw chicken breast on a cutting board for meal preparation.
  • Place in between plastic wrap and thin out with the flat side of a mallet.
    Four chicken breasts covered in plastic wrap being tenderized on a cutting board with a kitchen tool.
  • In a bowl, combine the juice of 1 lemon, ⅓ cup olive oil, 4 crushed garlic cloves, and lemon pepper seasoning. Add the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well-coated. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
    Tongs mixing raw chicken breast in marinade in a glass bowl on a wooden table.
  • In a separate bowl, mix 1.5 cups flour, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder.
    Pouring seasoning onto flour in a white bowl for cooking preparation on a wooden countertop.
  • Dredge the marinated chicken breasts in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
    Hand mixing flour in a white bowl for baking preparation on a wooden surface.

Cook Chicken

  • Heat 2 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
    Cooking chicken in a cast iron skillet, hands pressing down seasoned chicken breasts in a kitchen.
  • I like to remove them when the internal temp is 160F since it will continue cooking. Transfer to a plate, cover with aluminum to keep warm and finish the cooking process.
    Golden-brown fish fillets being cooked in a pan with a probe thermometer nearby for temperature check.

Lemon Beurre Blanc

  • In a small saucepan, sauté the diced shallot and minced garlic with a little butter over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
    Cooking chopped onions and garlic in a stainless steel pan for a flavorful dish.
  • Add 1/2 cup of dry white wine and 2 tbsp lemon juice to the pan. Add the cream. Bring to a simmer on medium heat and reduce by half, about 4 minutes.
    Creamy sauce with diced onions and ham simmering in a pan.
  • Lower the heat and gradually whisk in the cold butter, two tablespoons at a time, until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
    Adding butter to creamy onion sauce in a pan, enhancing flavor and texture.
  • If desired you can strain the sauce. Stir in the minced dill. Add salt and white pepper to taste.
    Creamy homemade ranch dressing being mixed with a spatula in a bowl.

Bring It All Together

  • Return the chicken breasts to the pan, spooning some of the sauce over the top. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
    Golden fried chicken in a creamy dill sauce in a skillet. Delicious home-cooked meal.
  • Transfer the chicken to a serving platter, drizzle with additional sauce, and garnish with fresh dill if desired.
    Grilled chicken with creamy sauce, lemon, and dill garnish on a black plate, served by a chef on a wooden counter.

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Nutrition

Calories: 719kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 27gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 372mgPotassium: 616mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1206IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg
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