Easy Butter Chicken

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

This simple but impressive recipe produces succulent chicken that is perfect for any sauce or just the pan drippings poured over top. Enjoy!

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Easy Butter Chicken

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

salt and pepper to taste

1 teaspoon dried tarragon

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

¼ cup butter

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Season the chicken with salt pepper and tarragon; drizzle with lemon juice. Set aside.

Step 3

Place an oven proof skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat and melt the butter. Place the chicken in the dish turning to coat both sides. Cover the chicken with a sheet of parchment paper and then cover with a lid.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Nutritional Information

Easy Butter Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 234.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24.8g 50%

Carbohydrates: 0.5g

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 14.4g 22%

Saturated Fat: 8.1g 40%

Cholesterol: 97.7mg 33%

Vitamin A Iu: 388.7IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.7mg 121%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 30%

Vitamin C: 1.7mg 3%

Folate: 4.1mcg 1%

Calcium: 20.7mg 2%

Iron: 1mg 5%

Magnesium: 23.4mg 8%

Potassium: 223.3mg 6%

Sodium: 140.5mg 6%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 129.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.