My easy lemon parmesan chicken recipe includes tender baked chicken breast marinated in lemon juice with a flavorful herb and parmesan cheese topping.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Marinating1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr35 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, lemon, parmesan
Servings: 4
Calories: 498kcal
Ingredients
3-4boneless skinless chicken breasts
1lemonplus one for garnishing if you like
1/2cupunsalted butter at room temp
1/2cupgrated parmesan cheese
3tablespoonsmayonnaise
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoondried basil
Instructions
Place chicken breasts in a gallon zipper seal bag. Juice lemon and pour juice into the bag. Seal and place in the refrigerator for about an hour, turning every now and then.
3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 lemon
Place 1/4 cup of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted. Add chicken breasts (and juice in the bag) and cook, flipping as needed, until browned and no longer pink in the center (15 to 20 minutes).
1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temp
In a small bowl, stir together the remaining butter (1/4 cup), mayo, parmesan cheese, salt, and basil until fully blended.
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temp
Remove cooked chicken from skillet and place on baking sheet. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast. Place in a 350-degree oven for about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.