Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow bowl, mix Parmesan cheese. Dredge each chicken breast in the cheese to coat.
- Heat half the butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and return the chicken to the skillet.
- Spoon the garlic lemon butter sauce over the chicken.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Season well for better flavor, and consider adding herbs for extra taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg