Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
- Cayenne pepper or hot sauce (optional)
- Fresh parsley or Cajun seasoning (for variations)
- Mashed potatoes or rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter until melted.
- Add smashed garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Place chicken in the skillet and sear until cooked through and golden brown.
- Pour in any chicken drippings and season with salt.
- Squeeze lemon juice into the skillet and stir until the sauce is glossy.
- Drizzle sauce generously over chicken and garnish with black pepper and green onions before serving.
Notes
For best results, slice chicken thin to cook evenly. Add your favorite greens or spices for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg