Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2012

Not only was this easy, but it was very tasty, too! I did add one clove of garlic that I pressed over the top of the 1.3 lbs chicken that I used, but otherwise I followed the recipe. Because the chicken was thin, it did take only about 20 minutes to bake in my covered dish. I think a little less butter would be just fine. We thought this recipe, brought to room temperature, would be good in a chicken salad. Thanks, Alison!

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Marianne

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: May 12, 2011

used Olive oil and Lemon juice in a cast iron skillet... seared the chicken in that mix with some basil, cumin, turmeric, and a few other herbs... baked open in 400 degree oven for about 25 min... I love simple recipes like this that allow a beginner like me to experiment.... btw it turned out great

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kreese

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Whittier, California, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2011

Great recipe for the busy schedule. My oldest really liked this. I will make it again.

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Marti

Reviewed: Oct. 3, 2010

just ok, needs more of something

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Christines Comfort Food

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2010

very good basic guideline recipe. I did not have dried tarragon, but basically took the chicken breasts, placed in a glass dish, sprinkled with kosher salt, dash of garlic salt, dashes of onion powder, dash of Mrs Dash, splashed some lemon juice over them and smeared with softened butter. I didn't have parchment paper, so I covered with aluminum foil and cooked for 30 minutes. removed aluminum foil and baked for about another 5 minutes while I steamed broccoli in the bag. very flavorful and moist! usually my chicken is pretty dry...

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indigoblu

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 31, 2010

Not much flavour

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kwerschler

Reviewed: May 19, 2010

This is delicious. I used boneless chicken thighs and fresh tarragon, also a little more lemon juice. It's quick and easy too. The name of the dish is a little confusing though - Butter Chicken is a classic Indian dish, nothing like this one. I've changed the name in my recipe file to Easy Lemon-Butter Chicken.

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Paula

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: Exeter, New Hampshire, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 25, 2010

Fabulously easy and fast...for people who worry about the lack of flavor, I have found that fresh garlic adds wonders. I also used the McCormick Grill Mates (Montreal) spice blend. It was a fantastic way to moisten up the dish by pouring some of the leftover butter mixture directly onto the chicken. Yum yum!

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Brigid

Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2010

Followed recipe exactly; bland.

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DenverLena

Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2010

I just tried this tonight and it just had no real flavor and I was looking for a tender juicy recipe. The chicken came out semi dry. I will not make this recipe again.

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