Baked Lemon Butter Chicken: 7-Ingredient Creamy Tang, Crowd-Pleasing Comfort
Tender chicken baked in a creamy lemon butter garlic sauce with Italian herbs. Simple, flavorful, and ready in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place in the baking dish.
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In a saucepan, melt butter. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in broth, lemon juice, and seasoning. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
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Pour sauce over chicken.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
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Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes for golden color.
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Let rest 5 minutes, then serve with extra sauce.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Garnish with parsley or lemon slices. Add cream for a richer variation.