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Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Brussels Sprouts
A flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken and crispy Brussels sprouts, all coated in a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 12 oz Brussels sprouts (ends trimmed, yellow leaves removed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste salt and pepper
Protein
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins (skinless, boneless)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- black pepper to taste black pepper (freshly ground)
Additional flavoring
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Season chicken with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add 2 tbsp olive oil, Italian seasoning, red chili flakes, and minced garlic to the same skillet. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in lemon juice and 2 tbsp butter, scraping up browned bits. Return chicken to skillet, add remaining butter, and cook for 2 minutes. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon before serving.