Description
Lemon garlic butter chicken delivers Mediterranean magic with zesty citrus and rich, silky sauce. Succulent chicken breasts bathe in herb-infused butter, promising a restaurant-quality meal you can savor at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) chicken tenderloins, skinless, boneless
- 12 oz (340 g) Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, yellow leaves removed
Seasonings and Spices:
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes, or to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Brussels sprouts by preheating the oven to a high temperature and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Create a flavor base by thoroughly coating the Brussels sprouts with olive oil, ensuring each vegetable is evenly seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Strategically arrange the Brussels sprouts on the baking sheet with cut sides facing downward to maximize caramelization and develop rich, crispy edges.
- Roast the Brussels sprouts until they transform into golden-brown, tender morsels with a deep, nutty flavor profile, approximately 20 minutes.
- Prepare the chicken by trimming and slicing the tenderloins into uniform strips to ensure consistent cooking.
- Season the chicken pieces generously with smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, allowing the spices to adhere and create a flavorful crust.
- Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet, creating an ideal surface for achieving a perfect golden-brown sear on the chicken.
- Cook the chicken in a single layer, allowing each piece to develop a crisp exterior while maintaining moisture, approximately 3 minutes per side.
- Reduce the skillet’s heat and introduce Italian seasoning, chili flakes, minced garlic, and fresh lemon juice to create a vibrant, aromatic sauce.
- Incorporate butter into the skillet, allowing it to melt and blend with the herbs and spices, creating a rich, glossy coating for the chicken.
- Combine the roasted Brussels sprouts with the chicken, gently tossing to ensure every ingredient is lavishly coated in the lemon garlic butter sauce.
- Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle chopped parsley throughout the dish, adding a fresh, bright element to the final presentation.
- Garnish with additional parsley just before serving to enhance the visual appeal and provide a final burst of herbal freshness.
Notes
- Perfectly roast Brussels sprouts by placing cut sides down on the baking sheet for maximum caramelization and crispy edges.
- Slice chicken tenderloins into even strips to ensure uniform cooking and faster preparation time.
- Use a cast-iron skillet to achieve beautiful golden-brown chicken with excellent flavor development and sauce retention.
- Balance flavors by combining smoky paprika, zesty lemon, spicy chili flakes, and herbaceous Italian seasoning for a complex taste profile.
- Create a quick, restaurant-style pan sauce by reducing butter, garlic, and lemon juice during the final cooking stages.
- Finish the dish by stirring fresh parsley for a bright, fresh garnish that adds color and subtle herbal notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg