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Lemon Butter Chicken

A flavorful one-pan lemon butter chicken recipe with tender chicken breasts and crispy potatoes.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 pounds potatoes diced into 1/2 to 1-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 cups unsalted butter diced into small cubes
  • 0.25 cups lemon juice
  • optional fresh parsley for garnishing

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken breasts until golden on one side, about 4 minutes.
  2. Flip the chicken breasts and add the diced potatoes around them. Season everything with salt and pepper.
  3. Place a few cubes of butter on top of each chicken breast and distribute the remaining butter over the potatoes. Drizzle lemon juice evenly over the entire pan.
  4. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and potatoes are tender.
  5. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with fresh lemon and herbs.