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Lemon Butter Chicken
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Lemon Butter Chicken

Flavorful Lemon Butter Chicken Breast (on the bone), baked to absolute perfection! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Silvia Ribas

Ingredients

  • 3 whole chicken breasts on the bone
  • 2 whole lemons, sliced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 stick unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch sea salt flakes, to taste
  • 1 pinch fresh black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 400F degrees. 
  • Wash and pat dry chicken breasts with paper towel. Set aside.
  • Prepare a baking pan like a Pyrex by placing lemon slices on the bottom and covering with chicken broth.
  • Place chicken breasts on top of the lemon and broth. Melt butter and pour over the chicken. Add minced or pressed garlic to the chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bake for 55-60 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165F degrees.