Lemon Chicken

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with Lemon Butter Sauce

What You'll Need

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Prep the Chicken

Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.

Cook the Chicken

Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast and saute for 5-6 minutes per side. Set aside.

Start tp Saute

Add butter to the same cooking pan along with shallots and garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes.

Cook the Flour

Add in flour and whisk into the butter-shallot mixture for 1 minute or until the flour is slightly browned.

Make the Sauce

Slowly pour in chicken broth, whisking the entire time until the lumps are gone. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes.

Make the Sauce

Add in seasonings and the remaining butter. Whisk together and keep it at a slow simmer for 3-4 minutes.

Return Chicken

Add chicken back into the pot and cook for 1 minute.

Garnish & Serve

Garnish with lemon slices,  chopped parsley, and enjoy!