Lemon Butter Chicken
Lemon Butter Chicken contains 39g protein and 405 calories per serving, hitting the sweet spot for balanced dinner macros. This 6-serving stovetop batch preps quickly, covering multiple days so you maintain consistent protein intake without daily preparation.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(907g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •1½ teaspoons sea salt
- •Flour, All-Purpose, White(120g)
- •Unsalted Butter(120g)
- •Olive oil(60g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(240g)
- •Lemon(5g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(15g)
- •½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- •Parsley, Fresh
Instructions
- 1Season the chicken all over with 1¼ teaspoons of the salt. Place the flour in a shallow bowl. Dip each piece of the chicken in the flour, turning to coat. Shake off any excess.
- 2Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add half of the dredged chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter. Repeat with the remaining chicken, heating 2 more tablespoons butter and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet first.
- 3Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute more. Stir in the stock and simmer until the liquid has reduced by half, 4-5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, pepper and the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt.
- 4Pour the sauce over the chicken and garnish with parsley before serving.
Nutrition — Per Serving
405
calories
39g
protein
31g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 29g
- Saturated fat
- 2.3g
- Sodium
- 129 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.4g
6 servings per batch · ~285g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Lemon Butter Chicken have per serving?
Each serving delivers 39g of protein at 405 calories, with 31g fat and 29g carbs. This macro ratio is solid for a protein-focused dinner that doesn't require additional lean sides.
How long does Lemon Butter Chicken take to prep?
This is a quick prep recipe that cooks on the stovetop, and it batch-preps 6 servings at once. You can have your entire week's dinners prepped in a single cooking session.
Is Lemon Butter Chicken good for muscle gain?
At 39g protein per serving, this recipe supports muscle gain when worked into your daily macro targets. The 405 calorie count means you have room to add carb sides like rice or potatoes to hit your total daily intake.
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