Description
This quick and easy lemon chicken is a delightful family recipe that combines the tangy flavors of lemon with the richness of garlic and Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in Parmesan cheese to coat.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the lemon juice and stir to combine.
- Place the Parmesan-coated chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to maintain the crispy coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg