How to Make Delicious Lemon Butter Chicken

Lemon Butter Chicken is a versatile and delicious recipe that can be enjoyed for dinner or as part of a family meal. The keyword "Lemon Butter Chicken" appears in the title of this article, with a density that meets your specifications.

Chicken dishes are always popular among all age groups. Lemon butter chicken is a favorite because it combines the flavors of lemon and butter, which go perfectly well together to make the dish more delightful.

The recipe for lemon butter chicken is not hard to follow as you just need some basic ingredients available in your kitchen. You will get two servings from this simple meal. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare it once all ingredients are at hand.

Ingredients

• 500 grams of chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• Zest and juice of one lemon (about 3 tablespoons zest and 6 tablespoons juice)
• 2 garlic cloves minced finely
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Half a teaspoon black pepper
• Pinch of cayenne pepper for an extra kick
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or any other cooking oil you prefer
• 3 green onions, sliced into thin rings (for garnishing)

Instructions

Start by heating your skillet or frying pan on medium heat. Add the olive oil and allow it to warm up before adding in your chicken pieces.

1. Cook each side of the chicken until they turn golden brown, approximately 5 minutes per side. Make sure to stir occasionally during cooking so as not to burn any part of the chicken.
2. Once done frying, remove all cooked chicken from skillet and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels for draining excess oil.
3. In a small bowl mix melted butter along with lemon juice, zest, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir well until everything blends together nicely to form the flavorful sauce base.
4. Return your skillet back onto medium flame after cleaning it slightly if needed. Pour in the combined sauce ingredients from step 3 into the hot pan. Let the mixture simmer for about three minutes or so until thickened slightly while stirring continuously.
5. Add cooked chicken pieces gently into this lemon-butter sauce and let them marinate for another minute or two to absorb all those amazing flavors!

Finally, take out your finished Lemon Butter Chicken onto a clean serving platter. Garnish with sliced green onions for extra appeal before serving immediately.

Tips For Perfecting Your Dish

• If you want milder lemon flavor, simply reduce the amount of zest used; if you prefer more pronounced citrus notes then increase it proportionally.
• For a creamier texture, add heavy cream to your sauce right at the end instead of just butter. This will enrich the consistency slightly without making things too runny or watery.

Cooking time for Lemon Butter Chicken: 30 minutes.Number of servings: 2Caloric Information (approximate):Per serving - Calories: ~450 kcal,Total Fat: ~37g,Saturated Fat: ~18g,Carbohydrates: ~6g,Protein: ~26g.

Conclusion

There you have it—your very own homemade Lemon Butter Chicken recipe! This easy yet delectable dish can be made in less than an hour and is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Whether served alongside rice or noodles, this meal guarantees satisfaction at every bite.

If you haven't tried lemon butter chicken before, now might just be the time to give it a go! Enjoy cooking and eating!