Easy Butter Chicken Recipe
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Easy Butter Chicken

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (34)

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup butter

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Season the chicken with salt, pepper and tarragon; drizzle with lemon juice. Set aside.
  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.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 235 | Total Fat: 14.4g | Cholesterol: 98mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2008 by binaknits   view full review
This ended up being one of the easiest and best chicken recipes I've used recently Instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2008 by Angie   view full review
I was a little skeptical at first of this recipe but the reviews were good so I made it and IT...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2008 by LARRYURQ   view full review
Very good and tasty. I had to cook mine an extra 10 minutes though. After 15 they were still...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2008 by DG   view full review
This is a perfect "guideline" recipe. You can add almost any sauce to the basic recipe and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by Brigid   view full review
Fabulously easy and fast...for people who worry about the lack of flavor, I have found that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2009 by Mary Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I have 3 kids who hate chicken, but they LOVE this recipe! I pound the chicken breasts first...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2008 by CHARLIEANDJAXMOM   view full review
I will make chicken this way from now on. I used this recipe to make chicken to top a lettuce...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2010 by indigoblu Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
very good basic guideline recipe. I did not have dried tarragon, but basically took the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2008 by Amna & Sarah's Mom   view full review
My husband has to be on a restricted diet...he thought this would mean bland food, but this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2009 by lisaandmatt   view full review
No flavor

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