Lemon Herb Butter Poached Chicken Breasts

Source : Preheat Oven To 250in A Ovenproof Skillet Large Enough To Hold Chicken In One Layer Melt Butter Add Lemon Red Hot And Garlicadd Herbs To Butter Mixtur...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : May 21, 2026

Step:

  1. Preheat oven to 250

  2. In a ovenproof skillet large enough to hold chicken in one layer,melt butter, add lemon, red hot and garlic

    Lemon Herb Butter Poached Chicken Breasts recipe step 2 photo
  3. Add herbs to butter mixture. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, pepper and salt and turn to coat with butter. Place chicken breast meat side down.

    Lemon Herb Butter Poached Chicken Breasts recipe step 3 photo
  4. Cut a piece of parchment oaper the same diameter as your skillet. Generously butter one side of paper. Lay paper butter side down on chicken to cover it. Then cover that with a tight fitting lid. Place in preheated oven and cook for 1 hour, without opening oven. Remove from oven and let sit covered 10 to 15 minutes.

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  5. The chicken can be served now warm, strain the sauce and serve with rice or potatos. Or alternatively, the meat can be removed and added to tortillas and salads warm. I also chill the breasts and use for sandwiches and chicken salad and any place you would use cooked chicken

    Lemon Herb Butter Poached Chicken Breasts recipe step 5 photo

Ingredients

  1. 2 large bone in, skinless chicken breasts, about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds total weight
  2. 2 tbsp salted butter
  3. 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  4. 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  5. 1/2 tsp black pepper, and salt to taste
  6. 1 tsp hot sauce, such as Frank's brand
  7. 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  8. 1/2 cup mixed fresh herbs, I used Chives, rosemary, thyme, parsley and basil

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