Lemon Chicken

This easy lemon chicken recipe is one of our most popular main dish chicken recipes. With simple flavor additions that don't overpower the dish, the natural flavor of the chicken is allowed to shine. The low ingredient list also makes for a level of ease that allows this dinner to come together in no time at all, which is perfect for a busy week night. Pair this dish with crisp veggies and a side of rice for a delicious dinner that your family is sure to love.

Ingredients

• 4 skinned and boned chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb.) 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper 
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 
• 1/4 cup chicken broth 
• 1/4 cup lemon juice 
• 8 lemon slices 
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Garnish: lemon slices

How to Make It

1. Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise. Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1/4-inch thickness, using a rolling pin or flat side of a meat mallet. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
2. Melt 1 Tbsp. butter with 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook half of chicken in skillet 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and done. Transfer chicken to a serving platter, and keep warm. Repeat procedure with 1 Tbsp. butter and remaining olive oil and chicken.
3. Add broth and lemon juice to skillet, and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet. Add 8 lemon slices.
4. Remove skillet from heat; add parsley and remaining 2 Tbsp. butter, and stir until butter melts. Pour sauce over chicken. Serve immediately. Garnish, if desired.

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