Lemon Butter Chicken (7 Ingredients!)

Lemon butter chicken with lemon slices on a white serving dish.

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My lemon butter chicken is easy enough for busy weeknights, but still gives that big, bright flavor. It's just 7 ingredients and 35 minutes from start to finish!

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Dinner Recipes

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 354kcal

Author: Samantha Erb

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 garlic cloves minced
1 lemon juiced
1 lemon sliced, for garnish

Brine:

¼ cup sea salt or kosher salt
4 cups water room temperature

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
In a large bowl combine the 4 cups of water and sea salt. Stir, until the majority of the salt is dissolved. Add the chicken and let it soak for 10-15 minutes. Then drain the water and remove any excess salt.
Place the chicken in a 9x13 pan. Add the lemon juice over the chicken and into the pan then melt 1 tablespoon of butter and brush each side of the chicken.
Season the dish with salt and pepper. Cube the rest of the butter and add it into the dish along with the garlic and lemon slices.
Bake the chicken at 450 degrees for 20-25 minutes. It's done when the internal temperature hits 165F.
Optional: Broil on high for the last 2-3 minutes to golden the tops of the chicken.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Reheat leftovers in the oven at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is warmed all the way through. In a pinch, I’ll reheat individual portions in the microwave for a minute or two.

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