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 Chicken
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2
Make the Lemon Butter Sauce
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 6 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley. Remove from heat.
- 3
Grill the Chicken
Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the grill. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 4
Cheddar Grits
- 5
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- 6
Cook the Grits
Once the water is boiling, add the grits and salt. Reduce the heat to low, and cook while stirring frequently for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- 7
Add Cheese and Butter
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons of butter. Mix well until the cheese is melted and smooth. Season with black pepper to taste.
Broccoli
- 8
Prepare the Broccoli
In a large bowl, toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- 9
Cook the Broccoli
Steam the broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water for about 5-7 minutes until tender but still bright green.
- 10
Serve
Transfer the steamed broccoli to a serving dish and drizzle with additional olive oil if desired.
