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The Perfect Easy Lemon Butter Chicken Ingredients 4 (5 oz) chicken breasts*, pounded to an even 1/3-inch thickness Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp olive oil 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, sliced into 1 Tbsp pieces, divided 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp fresh lemon zest 1 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley (optional) Instructions Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow dish then dredge both sides of chicken breasts in flour, one at a time. Heat 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter, let butter melt, then add in chicken breasts  in a single layer. Sear until golden brown on bottom, about 4 - 5 minutes then flip and continue to cook until chicken registers 165 degrees in center, about 4 - 5 minutes longer. Transfer chicken to a plate while leaving any little bit of excess oil in pan. Reduce to medium he