Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken, a dish that combines tender chicken with a luscious creamy sauce and zesty lemon notes. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Unsalted butter
- Heavy cream
- Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Fresh garlic cloves
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh parsley or thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Start by seasoning your chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides. This helps to enhance the flavors.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Once it’s hot, add the chicken thighs and sear for about 5-7 minutes on each side until they’re golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining butter. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer. Then, add the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir well to combine.
- Place the browned chicken back into the skillet, coating them with the creamy sauce. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Once the sauce has thickened slightly, remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or thyme over the chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: For an extra kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or a splash of Dijon mustard to the sauce. Feel free to toss in some spinach or sun-dried tomatoes when you add the broth and cream for added nutrition.