Creamy Lemon Chicken Recipe
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5.0
159 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
274 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Lemon Chicken Recipe
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You can have this Creamy Lemon Chicken on the dinner table in 20 minutes. The tasty lemon dill sauce brings deliciously bright flavors to this light chicken recipe!
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 2 TB olive oil
For Lemon Dill Sauce:
- 1 cup chicken broth regular
- 1 cup milk whole or low-fat (not nonfat)
- 2 TB lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 TB flour
- 1 TB salted butter
- 3 TB fresh dill freshly cut
- lemon slices or lemon zest, optional garnish
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Instructions
- Use paper towels to thoroughly dry chicken pieces, ensuring all excess moisture is removed. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to form seasoning mixture. Evenly sprinkle seasoning over both sides of each chicken breast, pressing in to adhere mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. When oil is hot, add chicken, taking care not to overcrowd. Cover skillet, leaving about a quarter of pan uncovered, to allow steam to escape.
- Cook until chicken is browned on both sides and center is no longer pink, no more than 165F internal temp for thickest center portions - about 3-4 min per side, depending on thickness and starting temp of chicken. Transfer cooked chicken to separate plate and keep warm.
- In a bowl, gently whisk together the lemon dill sauce ingredients until well incorporated. Pour sauce into the now-empty skillet and constantly stir over medium-high heat, uncovered, until reduced by half, about 5 min. You should end up with about 1 cup of sauce.
- Pour sauce over chicken and serve with garnish, if desired.
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- Always remember to pat dry your chicken breasts before seasoning. This helps the seasoning stick better and also promotes even browning when you cook the chicken.
- When combining your dry seasonings, make sure to mix them thoroughly for an even distribution of flavors. This will make sure that every bite of your chicken is perfectly seasoned.
- Be careful not to overcrowd your pan when cooking the chicken. This allows for even heat distribution and guarantees that the chicken cooks evenly without steaming.
- Always check the internal temperature of your chicken to make sure that it's cooked thoroughly. The safe internal temperature for cooked chicken is 165F.
- When preparing your lemon dill sauce, whisk the ingredients gently to avoid lumps. This will give your sauce a smooth and creamy texture.
- Don't rush the sauce reduction process. Let it simmer until it's reduced by half for a concentrated flavor.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken just before serving to keep the chicken moist and flavorful. This also prevents the chicken from getting soggy.
- Garnishing your dish with lemon zest and slices not only makes it visually appealing but also enhances the lemon flavor.
- This dish is amazing with Instant Pot Parmesan Lemon Risotto and 20-Minute Lemon Spinach Orzo Salad.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
274kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
1005mg
(42%)
Potassium
553mg
(16%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
246IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1005mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 553mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 246IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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