Skillet Butter Lemon Herb Chicken |
Author: Nikki
This Skillet Butter Lemon Herb Chicken is loaded with a delicious butter garlic herb flavor and so simple to make. The chicken is so tender and juicy. This meal is a new family favorite!
- 4 boneless chicken breasts, not too thick
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons garlic
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ⅓ cup chicken stock
- In a small bowl, combine basil, salt, pepper, and thyme. Set aside
- Pound the chicken until it is fairly flat and there are not any thicker portions.
- Salt and pepper the chicken.
- Heat a large skillet to medium high heat and oil. Place chicken in skillet and cook on each side for about 5 minutes. Check to make sure it is cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet and add the butter.
- Melt butter and then add garlic and the basil mixture.
- Sautee for about 30 seconds, and then add the lemon juice and the chicken stock.
- Simmer for 2 minutes on low and then add the chicken back in and spoon the lemon herb sauce over the top.
- Serve. Garnish with fresh basil
Recipe by Chef in Training at https://www.chef-in-training.com/skillet-butter-lemon-herb-chicken/
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