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Lemon Chicken with Lemon Butter Sauce - Delicious & Zesty

Lemon Chicken Recipe (with Lemon Butter Sauce)


  • Author: Eleanor
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Enjoy a delightful Lemon Chicken Recipe featuring a crispy coating and a zesty lemon butter sauce that tantalizes your taste buds.


Ingredients

  • Chicken
  • Eggs
  • Garlic
  • Italian seasoning
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Flour
  • Oil

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken in half lengthwise and beat with a meat mallet to an even thickness.
  2. Whisk together eggs, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to prepare the egg mixture.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together the parmesan cheese and flour to prepare the parmesan mixture.
  4. Coat the chicken in the egg mixture, then generously coat in the parmesan mixture, shaking off the excess.
  5. Add oil to a hot skillet, then add the breaded chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165˚F.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding lemon zest to the egg mixture or serving with a side of lemon butter sauce.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Pan-seared + Simmered Sauce
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce
  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 640 mg
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Cholesterol: 165 mg

Keywords: Lemon Chicken Recipe, Lemon Butter Sauce, chicken recipes, easy chicken recipes, Italian chicken