Description
Lemon Garlic Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a creamy lemon garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds total), pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup half-and-half or whole milk
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 1 medium lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 small lemon, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Thoroughly dry the chicken with paper towels. Generously season all over with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a 10-inch or larger skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add the chicken and sear until deeply browned on the bottom, 6 to 7 minutes. Flip and sear the other side until browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate; set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. When melted, add the shallot, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until just starting to soften, about 1 minute.
- Add the flour, stir to coat the shallots and garlic, and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in the half-and-half or milk and broth until no lumps remain. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the pan and simmer until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir the lemon juice into the sauce. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Storage: Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Easy Chicken Dinner