Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

from juliasalbum.com
45 min
3 servings

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!

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Brussels sprouts (ends trimmed, yellow leaves removed)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 lb chicken tenderloins (skinless, boneless)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
  • 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)

Directions

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    If chicken tenderloins are too thick, slice them into strips. Season the chicken with smoked paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.