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Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe

Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe

This Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken recipe is a quick and indulgent dish that combines buttery goodness with zesty lemon flavors.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Butter, chicken, Cream, dinner, Easy Recipe, lemon
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken thighs

For the Creamy Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
  • 3 cloves Fresh garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth

For the Finishing Touch

  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley or thyme chopped
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper generously on both sides.
  • Sear the chicken in a large skillet with 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  • Remove the chicken and set aside. Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet with the remaining butter until fragrant.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir well and let it simmer.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and let it simmer in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley or thyme before serving.

Notes

This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 600mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg
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