Description
A zesty delight combining lemon and garlic for a flavorful chicken dish that feels gourmet yet is simple to prepare.
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 sides with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor.
- Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch or larger skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and sear until deeply browned on the bottom, about 6 to 7 minutes.
- Flip the chicken using tongs and sear the other side until browned, another 6 to 7 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside while you prepare the sauce.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet.
- Add shallot, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, cooking until softened, about 1 minute.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir to coat, cooking for another minute.
- Gradually stir in the half-and-half or milk and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Allow the mixture to come to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the pan, simmering until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice, garnish with parsley and lemon slices, and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg