Chicken Bryan
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Chicken Bryan
Description
Chicken Bryan combines grilled chicken breasts with a distinct basil lemon butter sauce made from salted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, heavy cream, and fresh basil ribbons. The sauce begins by sautéing butter and garlic briefly to avoid bitterness, followed by lemon juice and low-heat cream to create a smooth, rich base. Chicken breasts are pounded thin, brushed with olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper, and either grilled or pan-cooked until fully done. The sundried tomatoes add an acidic depth, while goat cheese lends a creamy, tangy texture contrasting with the tender chicken.
The flavors balance between acidity, creaminess, and herbaceous notes, highlighted by the freshness of basil and brightness of lemon. The recipe results in moist, flavorful chicken with a sauce that clings well, making it suitable for pairing with simple sides like rice or steamed vegetables to complement the sauce’s richness.
No special make-ahead steps or storage notes are provided, but cooking the sauce on low heat prevents separation, and gently handling the garlic improves flavor.
Ingredients
Basil Lemon Butter Sauce:
- 1/2 cup butter salted
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 6 fresh basil cut into ribbons, leaves
Chicken:
- 4 chicken breast flattened with a mallet
- 4 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (may use less or more)
- salt
- black pepper
- 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes in jar, marinated
- 4 lices goat cheese (if you don't like goat cheese, may use cream cheese)
Instructions
To make Basil Lemon Butter Sauce:
- In a saucepan, saute butter and garlic for 1 minute. Be careful not to cook too long as garlic can burn and become bitter very quickly. Add the lemon juice and cook for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to LOW and add the heavy cream. This needs to cook on LOW or the cream and lemon juice will curdle together.
To Cook the Chicken:
- While the sauce is cooking, it is time to cook the chicken. If you are grilling the chicken, preheat the grill. Rub each chicken breast with extra-virgin olive oil and generously sprinkle with salt and pepper. The oil helps to keep the chicken from sticking to the grill and also infuses flavor. If time is on your side, marinate the chicken in the oil and seasonings for at least 30 minutes. Grill the chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. It needs to reach at least 165 degrees.
- If you are cooking the chicken in a skillet, rub each chicken breast with oil, salt, and pepper. Add to a skillet heated to medium-high. Cook the chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. It needs to reach at least 165 degrees.
- Top the warm chicken with the goat cheese (may substitute cream cheese), marinated chopped sundried tomatoes, a generous amount of sauce, and fresh basil ribbons. Serve with extra sauce.
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Overall Rating
5
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