Creamy Lemon Chicken with Thyme
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
292 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Lemon Chicken with Thyme
Description
Creamy Lemon Chicken with Thyme showcases chicken breasts rubbed with garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, which are quickly marinated to impart subtle citrus and herb notes. The chicken is pan-cooked in olive oil, searing both sides until fully cooked and developing a lightly browned exterior.
In the same pan, butter and flour form a roux that is gradually combined with milk to create a smooth, thickened sauce. Lemon zest and thyme are added to the sauce, providing fresh citrus aroma and a gentle herbal flavor. Returning the chicken to the pan allows the sauce to coat the meat and meld flavors during a brief simmer.
This technique results in chicken with a tender, juicy texture paired with a creamy, flavorful sauce that isn’t overpowering. The lemon and thyme add brightness that balances the richness, while the milk-based sauce remains smooth and lightly thickened. It can be served on its own or alongside simple sides like rice or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 chicken breast skinless, boneless skinless
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh Thyme Leaves, dried leaves
Instructions
- Rub the chicken breasts with garlic, lemon juice, ½ teaspoon salt and pepper and set aside for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet and add chicken breasts. Cook the breasts for 5-6 minutes on each side till cooked though and not pink from inside. Once cooked, take the chicken breasts out of the pan and set them aside on a plate. Cover the plate with foil to keep the breasts warm.
- In the same pan heat butter and add the flour. Stir the flour for a minute and slowly start whisking in the milk till all the milk is incorporated and there are no lumps.
- Simmer the sauce while stirring occasionally till the sauce thickens slightly. Add the remaining salt, lemon zest and thyme and mix. Add the chicken back to the pan and simmer for two more minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 292 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 292 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 717mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 394mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 361IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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