Description
A succulent chicken dish featuring tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked in a luscious lemon garlic cream sauce that's both tangy and rich, perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- Red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Wrap each chicken breast in plastic wrap and gently pound to a uniform 1/2 inch thickness for even cooking.
- Season Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper to your taste.
- Sear Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter, and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place chicken breasts in the skillet and sear until browned on one side, approximately 5 minutes.
- Cook Chicken Through: Reduce heat to medium, flip the chicken breasts, cover the skillet, and cook for 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, combine chicken broth, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Stir to mix and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Simmer Sauce: Let the sauce simmer over medium heat until it thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Add Cream: Stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream, mixing thoroughly to create a smooth lemon garlic cream sauce.
- Coat Chicken: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them, allowing the chicken to soak up the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the chicken hot, optionally garnished with lemon wedges and chopped parsley for a fresh finish.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, allow it to simmer a few extra minutes before adding the cream.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best vibrant flavor in the sauce.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the spiciness according to your preference.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables to complete the meal.
- The chicken can be pounded thinner or thicker according to personal preference, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
