Description
A quick and flavorful skillet chicken made with butter, garlic, and fresh lemon juice.
This easy lemon garlic chicken cooks in one pan and works perfectly for a simple lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons garlic powder, divided
1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- 1. Gather all ingredients and place them near the stove.
- 2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3. Season the chicken on both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 4. Place the chicken in the hot skillet and cook, flipping frequently, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- 5. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of garlic powder over the chicken and cook for 2 minutes.
- 6. Flip the chicken and sprinkle the remaining garlic powder on the other side. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- 7. Pour the lemon juice over both sides of the chicken and continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5–10 minutes.
- 8. Remove from the heat once the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Serve immediately.
Notes
Flip the chicken frequently to ensure even browning.
Add lemon juice near the end of cooking to keep the chicken tender.
Use an instant-read thermometer to confirm doneness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American