This Lemon Chicken with Garlic Butter Sauce is a FANTASTIC 30-minute meal that the whole family will love! Crusted with parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs, pan fried and finished with a delicious garlic butter pan sauce, this chicken dish is a winner.
I seriously had no idea how much my family was going to love this chicken dish. They gobbled it up and immediately proclaimed (my 10 and 5 year old) that it was the best chicken dish they had ever had. No complaints here, because it is so easy to make and is ready in just 30 minutes, you cannot beat that. Oh, and they are right, it is so dang delicious!
We eat a lot of chicken, and I am always looking for new recipes to try. If you have not tried some of my other chicken recipes, here are two to dive into next: My family loves this Italian Chicken Spaghetti and these Buttermilk Chicken Tenders.
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How to Make Lemon Chicken with Garlic Butter Sauce
This delicious chicken dish is one of my favorites to make because it only uses a few simple ingredients and takes just 30 minutes to make. I love recipes that come together quickly and can be made when I am pressed for time. This recipe checks all the boxes and is kid approved!
The full recipe can be found in the recipe card below.
- Cut Chicken Breasts Lengthwise and lightly beat out. This allows the chicken to cook faster.
- Season the Chicken. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper and italian seasoning.
- Make the Eggwash. Combine the eggs and water.
- Prepare the Breading. Combine the panko, parmesan, flour, italian seasoning, pepper and garlic powder.
- Bread the Chicken by first coating with the egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then gently press into the breading mixture, coating both sides.
- Cook Chicken in prepared pan until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165° F.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce. In a separate pan sauté the minced garlic in the butter until fragrant. Whisk in the lemon juice, chicken stock and seasonings. Cook for 2 minutes over medium heat. Pour over chicken and serve. Enjoy!
Customizing & Substituting
Try substituting the chicken breasts in this recipe for boneless skinless chicken thighs. Or you could even cut the chicken breasts into tenders for delicious lemony chicken tenders.
Customize this dish with your favorite veggies by adding them to the pan after cooking the chicken. Quick cooking vegetables or blanched vegetables will work best. Fresh zucchini, squash, green beans or mushrooms would be fantastic with this dish.
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Lemon Chicken with Garlic Butter Sauce
This Lemon Chicken with Garlic Butter Sauce is a FANTASTIC 30-minute meal that the whole family will love! Crusted with parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs, pan fried and finished with a delicious garlic butter pan sauce, this chicken dish is a winner.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Combine 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of italian seasoning. Cut the chicken in half lengthwise and lightly beat out until even thickness is achieved. Pat dry and season with the seasoning mixture.
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In a small bowl combine the eggs and water. Whisk to fully combine. Set aside. In a separate bowl combine the panko breadcrumbs, shredded parmesan cheese, flour, garlic powder, remaining pepper and italian seasoning. Whisking to fully combine.
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Begin breading the chicken by first coating the chicken with the eggwash, letting the excess drip off, then pressing gently into the breadcrumb mixture. Make sure each side gets a generous amount of breading. Continue with all pieces of chicken.
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In a large skillet, heat oil (enough to cover the bottom of the skillet) over medium heat. Cook each piece of chicken until lightly browned, crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
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In a separate pan melt the butter for the sauce. Once melted add in the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Whisk in the lemon juice and chicken stock. Cook for 2 minutes over medium heat. Pour over chicken, garnish with parsley and serve. Enjoy!
The combo of lemon and garlic was incredible for this chicken! Thank you for the awesome recipe!
This was delicious! It was easy to make and had great flavor.
Thank you!
I made this lemon chicken for dinner last night and it was incredible! Definitely adding to our regular rotation!
That is wonderful to hear!
I really love this chicken. The garlic and lemon are perfect, but what really got me was the breading. It had a great texture. That’s so important to me.
Yes, the texture is always a big deal for me too! Thank you for the comment!
Love the lemon and garlic flavors. Great combo for a chicken dinner right after work!
Tried this today! Chicken was incredibly juicy and tender and the crust, oh wow, what a deliciousness! Will be making again for sure!
Loved this recipe! That garlic sauce is amazing
Thank you, Harriet!
I made this chicken with gluten-free panko and it was delicious. Thank you!
Lemon chicken is my favorite combo ever, and you definitely elevated it with the garlic butter sauce. This sounds so so good!!
Thank you!
This was fantastic! Quick and easy, too!
Thank you!
A zesty delight with a creamy garlic butter sauce! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
That garlic butter sauce sounds absolutely delicious!
Thank you!
Sky, this is so delicious. And even better, it really did only take a half hour – thank you for a great recipe!
I am so glad you liked it! This is one of my family’s favorite recipes!
It’s been such a long while since I tried a recipe a lemon chicken recipe like this – definitely the recipe I am really excited about now!
This Lemon Chicken with Garlic Butter Sauce recipe was a hit with my kids. The perfect amount of lemon flavor takes ordinary chicken to new heights.