Creamy Lemon Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 pieces Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless, about 6‑oz each)
• to taste Salt (prefer sea salt)
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (extra‑virgin)
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (cut into cubes)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 cup Chicken Broth (low‑sodium)
• 1 cup Heavy Cream (full‑fat)
• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest (fresh zest)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill (chopped)

Instructions

1. Season the Chicken

   Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

   Time: PT2M

2. Heat Oil and Butter

   Add the olive oil and butter to the skillet and heat over medium‑high until the butter melts but does not brown.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium-high

3. Sear the Chicken

   Place the chicken breasts in the hot skillet. Cook 5 minutes on the first side without moving, then flip and cook another 5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: medium-high

4. Rest the Chicken

   Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm.

   Time: PT1M

5. Sauté Garlic

   Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.

   Time: PT30S

   Temperature: medium

6. Deglaze with Broth

   Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

7. Add Cream and Lemon

   Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

8. Finish the Sauce

   Add the chopped dill, reduce heat to low, and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: low

9. Re‑heat Chicken in Sauce

   Return the rested chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and heat for another 2 minutes to meld flavors.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: low

10. Serve

    Plate the chicken, drizzle with extra sauce, and garnish with a few fresh dill fronds or a lemon slice.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

520

Protein

35 g

Carbohydrates

5 g

Fat

51 g

Fiber

0.5 g