Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe
grilled chicken breasts, lemon butter, cheddar grits, broccoli
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Ingredients
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Lemon Butter Chicken
Cheddar Grits
Broccoli
Method
Lemon Butter Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter. Add 1 cup of fresh lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Place the 4 chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
- 4
Garnish
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and sprinkle with 2 tbs of chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Cheddar Grits
Broccoli
- 9
Prepare Broccoli
While the chicken and grits are cooking, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 10
- 11
Roast Broccoli
Spread the broccoli on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until tender and slightly crispy.




