30-Minute Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
525 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
30-Minute Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken
Description
The 30-Minute Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken recipe starts by sautéing chopped red onion in avocado oil to soften its texture. Chicken breasts, salted on both sides, are browned in the same skillet, creating a flavorful base. Then coconut milk, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried parsley, and green onions are added, and the mixture is brought to a boil. Cooking continues until the sauce reduces by about one-third to one-half, becoming creamy and coating the chicken evenly. The lemon zest and juice brighten the creamy coconut base, while the garlic and onion provide savory depth.
The final dish combines tender, juicy chicken with a pleasantly tangy and creamy sauce that balances richness and acidity. The texture of the chicken remains moist due to the moderate cooking time and coconut milk's creamy consistency, making it suitable for serving with rice, steamed vegetables, or a simple salad.
A practical tip is to slice thicker chicken breasts lengthwise to thinner cutlets, ensuring quicker and more even cooking, which helps avoid drying out the meat. The recipe emphasizes controlling heat during simmering to achieve the right sauce thickness without overcooking the chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- ½ red onion chopped, small
- 1 ½ lb chicken breast or tenders
- 1 tsp salt to taste, sea salt
- 1 coconut milk full fat, 15-ounce can
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp parsley dried
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice to taste
- 3 green onion chopped, stalks
Instructions
- Add the avocado oil to a large skillet and heat to medium-high. Add the chopped onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to sweat, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with sea salt and place them in the hot skillet. Allow them to brown for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet and stir everything around. Bring to a full boil, then reduce the heat slightly. Continue cooking at a full, controlled boil until the sauce reduces by ⅓ to ½ its original volume and the chicken is cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Serve with your choice of sides and enjoy!
Notes
- Slice thick chicken breasts in half lengthwise for thinner cutlets to ensure even and quick cooking.
- Maintain a controlled boil to reduce the sauce without drying out the chicken.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 525 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 4 | |
| Calories | 525kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 58g | 116% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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