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    Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

    Published: Sep 28, 2021 / 46 Comments

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    Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Brussels Sprouts is an easy weeknight dinner that a whole family will love! Chicken and roasted Brussels sprouts are cooked in lemon butter sauce with lots of fresh garlic. The chicken is juicy and tender, and the sauce is pure comfort food!

    lemon garlic butter chicken and Brussels sprouts in a cast-iron skillet

    Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken

    This delicious recipe is packed with flavor and made with simple ingredients found in any pantry.  This recipe is low-carb, gluten-free, high in protein, and keto-friendly.

    • First, the chicken is seasoned with paprika, salt, and pepper, and cooked in olive oil.
    • Meanwhile, the Brussels sprouts are roasted in the oven until crispy.
    • Then, both the cooked chicken and Brussels sprouts are combined together in a lemon garlic butter sauce seasoned with Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.

    My other popular chicken recipe that is also low-carb and keto-friendly is chicken thighs with creamy bacon mushroom thyme sauce.

    What type of chicken to use?

    I used skinless, boneless chicken tenderloins - they are, well, tender, and are already sliced the way I want them for this recipe.  However, you can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts with equal success.  Just slice them thinly.

    What kind of veggies to use?

    I made this with Brussels sprouts which I roasted (seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper) in the preheated oven at 400 F for 20 minutes.  You can also use roasted asparagus, green beans, or broccoli.

    lemon garlic butter chicken and Brussels sprouts in a cast-iron skillet

    How to make Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken

    Start by roasting Brussels sprouts in the preheated oven at 400 F for 20 minutes.

    roasted Brussels sprouts on a parchment paper lined baking sheet

    Then, prepare the chicken.  Use skinless, boneless chicken tenderloins.  Slice them into thinner strips.

    raw chicken tenderloins on a white plate

    Generously season the chicken tenderloins with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

    raw chicken tenderloins seasoned with paprika, salt and pepper

    Cook chicken tenderloins in olive oil in a cast-iron skillet.   After the chicken is cooked for about 5 minutes, sprinkle the chicken with Italian seasoning, crushed red chili pepper flakes, add minced garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and butter. Cook for another 2 minutes or more until the chicken is cooked through but not overcooked.

    cooked chicken tenderloins in a cast-iron skillet

    Add Brussels sprouts and more butter.  Stir everything together on low heat.  When serving, top the chicken with chopped fresh parsley.

    Helpful tips

    • Prepare the Brussels sprouts.  Trim the ends, remove yellow leaves.  Make the sprouts look fresh and beautiful!  Line the baking sheet with parchment paper to minimize the cleanup.  Roast the Brussels sprouts with the cut sides down to provide for a beautiful roasted look.
    • Use skinless, boneless chicken tenderloins.  They are already usually precut and you can just add them to the skillet.  If they are too thick, slice them into thinner strips.
    • Fresh lemon.  Use either 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice or just add 4 thin slices of lemon when you add garlic (and remove the lemon slices before serving).

    What to serve with it?

    This lemon garlic butter chicken is already a complete meal since it's made with roasted Brussels sprouts.  If you would like to add carbs to it, serve this with rice, mashed potatoes, cauliflower rice, or lemon-flavored pasta.

    How to store it

    • Fridge. Lemon garlic butter chicken can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
    • Freezer.  Freeze it in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

    lemon garlic butter chicken and Brussels sprouts in a cast-iron skillet

    Other chicken recipes

    If you like chicken dinners similar to this one where the chicken is combined with veggies, try these recipes next:

    • Maple Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
    • One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies (Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes)
    • Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs with Roasted Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts
    • Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Spinach and Artichokes
    lemon garlic butter chicken and Brussels sprouts in a cast-iron skillet
    4.77 from 226 votes

    Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

    Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Brussels Sprouts is an easy weeknight dinner that a whole family will love! Chicken and roasted Brussels sprouts are cooked in lemon butter sauce with lots of fresh garlic. The chicken is juicy and tender, and the sauce is pure comfort food!
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 3 people
    Calories per serving 531 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    • 12 oz Brussels sprouts ends trimmed, yellow leaves removed
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken

    • 1 lb chicken tenderloins skinless, boneless
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
    • black pepper freshly ground, to taste
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • ¼ teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes or to taste
    • 5 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 4 tablespoons butter divided

    Garnish

    • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
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    Instructions 

    How to roast Brussels Sprouts

    • Preheat oven to 400 F. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Trim ends of Brussels sprouts and remove yellow leaves. Then, slice all Brussels sprouts in half.
    • In a medium bowl, combine halved Brussels sprouts, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, and toss to combine. Spread Brussels sprouts on the baking sheet, cut sides down, without crowding.
    • Roast in the preheated oven at 400 F for about 20 minutes.

    How to make Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken

    • If chicken tenderloins are too thick, slice them into strips. Season the chicken with smoked paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
    • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat in a large cast-iron skillet. Add the chicken in one layer and cook for about 3 minutes. Flip the chicken strips over and cook for 2 more minutes.
    • Lower the heat to low, sprinkle the chicken with Italian seasoning and crushed red chili pepper flakes, add minced garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons of butter. Cook for another 2 minutes or more, frequently stirring, until the chicken is cooked through but not overcooked.
    • Add roasted Brussels sprouts to the same skillet with cooked chicken. Add 1 remaining tablespoon of butter and melt it on low heat, stirring it together with the Brussels sprouts. Do it rather quickly, for a couple of minutes, just until the butter melts and the lemon garlic butter sauce coats both the chicken and the Brussels sprouts evenly. Remove from heat.
    • Stir in half of the chopped fresh parsley. When serving, top with the remaining half of chopped fresh parsley. Season with more crushed red chili pepper flakes, if desired.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Brussels Sprouts
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    531
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    38
    g
    58
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    13
    g
    81
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    19
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    137
    mg
    46
    %
    Sodium
     
    535
    mg
    23
    %
    Potassium
     
    1065
    mg
    30
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    13
    g
    4
    %
    Fiber
     
    5
    g
    21
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    37
    g
    74
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1958
    IU
    39
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    106
    mg
    128
    %
    Calcium
     
    82
    mg
    8
    %
    Iron
     
    3
    mg
    17
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition Disclaimer:

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. Carol

      July 31, 2023 at 9:39 pm

      Outstanding and so fast to oreoare, We all enjoyed it. The only thing I did different were cherry tomatoes. I will be making this one again. Thank you

      Reply
      • Elaine

        September 20, 2023 at 5:49 pm

        This was really, really good! I followed the recipe exactly except I added a couple of carrots and potatoes to the roasting pan with the Brussels sprouts (cut to the approximate size of the sprouts) to really make it pretty much a one pan meal. Thanks for a great recipe!

        Reply
    2. Lucyna

      July 09, 2023 at 3:55 pm

      I now get excited to prepare meals since I’ve started using Julia’s recipes. They are tasty and well written.

      Reply
    3. Kelsey

      June 30, 2023 at 8:18 pm

      I’ve made this several times and it’s amazing! Great flavor. I roasted carrots along with the sprouts; great addition!

      Reply
    4. Lee

      May 15, 2023 at 10:22 am

      I have rarely , maybe never, left a recipe review. This recipe was fabulous. I had some Brussel sprouts given to me and wanted to try a different way to use them, instead of as a side dish. I added cherry tomatoes as another reviewer suggested, and served with mash. I was pretty heavy handed with the butter, so we used bread to soak up the delicious buttery juices. 10/10
      (Esperance, Western Australia)

      Reply
      • Julia

        June 07, 2023 at 8:12 pm

        Lee, I really appreciate it that you took the time to share such a wonderful and positive comment! ❤️ Love the addition of cherry tomatoes!

        Reply
    5. Sue

      February 11, 2023 at 11:17 am

      Fantastic! Really enjoyed your recipe. Didn't have any Brussels so I used carrots. Will be making this recipe again and again.

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 13, 2023 at 6:14 pm

        So glad you loved this recipe - and I love that you used carrots! Sounds so delish!

        Reply
    6. Linda

      February 07, 2023 at 9:23 pm

      I made this tonight and it was a hugh hit! I will definitely be making again!

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 13, 2023 at 6:58 pm

        Linda, I am so happy the recipe was a success!

        Reply
    7. Linda

      January 22, 2023 at 9:19 pm

      This meal was so delicious and easy to prepare. Definitely will be making again.

      Reply
      • Julia

        January 30, 2023 at 4:01 pm

        Linda, I am so glad you found this recipe useful and practical! 🙂

        Reply
      • May B.

        February 22, 2023 at 6:23 pm

        I made this today exactly how it was called for, and it was amazing!! The Brussels sprouts were incredible and that's always been hard for me! I served mashed potatoes n hawaiian rolls and some extra lemon wedges on the side. I appreciate having found you on FB and that your recipes always make perfect sense, are affordable and easy to follow. Husband and daughter approved. I always double your recipes because portions go SUPER quick!! thanks so very much

        Reply
        • Julia

          March 18, 2023 at 9:01 pm

          May, this is one of the best comments I've read on my website! 🙂 So glad you enjoy my recipes - thank you for taking the time to comment and providing this wonderful feedback! ❤️

          Reply
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