Lemon Butter Chicken
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
3 people
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Calories
581 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Butter Chicken
Description
The chicken thighs are seasoned with salt and pepper, then browned in butter to develop crispy edges and a savory crust. The sauce is built in the same skillet by sautéing garlic and then adding chicken broth and heavy cream, which is lightly simmered to blend flavors. Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and mirin enrich the sauce with umami, acidity, and a hint of sweetness.
Tomato wedges and spinach are stirred in just long enough for the spinach to wilt, contributing freshness and color contrast. The sauce coats the chicken thighs, creating a creamy and slightly tangy flavor profile. The dish can be served immediately to enjoy the sauce's texture and the juicy chicken.
It is suggested to serve the chicken and sauce with plain pasta shapes such as spaghetti, penne, or rotini, allowing the rich sauce to complement the noodles.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs (750g) chicken thighs boneless and skinless
- salt
- black pepper ground
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon mirin optional, Japanese
- salt to taste
- 2 tomatoes cut into wedges, small
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and ground black pepper on both sides. Heat up a skillet with 1 tablespoon of butter. Pan-sear the chicken thighs until both sides are nicely browned, with crispy edges. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and sauté the garlic until aromatic. Add the chicken broth and heavy whipping cream, and bring it to a light simmer. Return the chicken to the skillet, followed by the Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, mirin (if using), and salt.
- Add the tomatoes, spinach, and parsley. As soon as the spinach wilts, turn off the heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve with plain spaghetti, penne, or rotini pasta, ladling the chicken and sauce on top.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 581 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3people | |
| Calories | 581kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 307mg | 102% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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