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Lemon and Dill Butter Garlic Chicken

Lemon and Dill Butter Garlic Chicken for Quick Weeknight Dinners

A quick and easy Lemon and Dill Butter Garlic Chicken recipe perfect for busy weeknights, ready in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Butterfly the chicken for even cooking.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Vegetables
  • 1 bunch Asparagus Can substitute with green beans or broccoli.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Use dairy-free alternative for a vegan dish.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (chopped) Fresh garlic is ideal for the best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Fresh is optimal for flavor impact.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest Fresh is optimal for flavor impact.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional.
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth Can be replaced with vegetable broth.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh dill Or substitute with parsley.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the asparagus and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until tender and bright green. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, place the seasoned chicken breasts in the pan, cooking for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Return the skillet to medium heat and add the chopped garlic and red pepper flakes to the remaining butter. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in ½ cup chicken broth, scraping any browned bits. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in lemon juice, zest, and fresh dill. Add the chicken and asparagus back to the pan, tossing everything to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with seasonal veggies and stored in an airtight container for up to three days.

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