Name: Lemon Butter Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts -; Kosher salt -; Lemon pepper -; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 1/2 stick butter -; 3 cloves garlic, minced -; Juice of 2 lemons and zest of 1 -; 1/4 c. heavy cream -; 1 pt. small cherry tomatoes -; 1/4 c. shredded fresh basil -; 1 lemon, sliced into half moons -; Cooked rice, for serving -

Recipe information

Cooking:

5 min.

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Ingredients for - Lemon Butter Chicken

1. 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts -

2. Kosher salt -

3. Lemon pepper -

4. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

5. 1/2 stick butter -

6. 3 cloves garlic, minced -

7. Juice of 2 lemons and zest of 1 -

8. 1/4 c. heavy cream -

9. 1 pt. small cherry tomatoes -

10. 1/4 c. shredded fresh basil -

11. 1 lemon, sliced into half moons -

12. Cooked rice, for serving -

How to cook deliciously - Lemon Butter Chicken

1. Stage

Season chicken all over with salt and lemon pepper.

2. Stage

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add chicken and sear until golden and cooked through, 10 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate and make pan sauce.

3. Stage

Add butter to pan drippings and let melt. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, 1 minute, then add lemon juice and zest and cream. Bring to a simmer, then add cherry tomatoes, basil and lemon slices. Simmer until thick, 5 minutes, then add back chicken to skillet.

4. Stage

Serve chicken over rice with pan sauce.