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Two pieces of golden brown Tangy Creamy Lemon Chicken smothered in a rich sauce and garnished with lemon slices and parsley.

Tangy Creamy Lemon Chicken Recipe

This recipe provides instructions for making a zesty and creamy lemon chicken dish suitable for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 449

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • Olive oil For cooking
Creamy Lemon Sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
  • Lemon slices for garnish

Equipment

  • 12-inch non-stick skillet
  • Meat tenderizer

Method
 

  1. Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise to get thinner cutlets. Slightly pound the chicken to an even thickness using a meat mallet over plastic wrap.
  2. Season both sides of the chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Dredge the seasoned chicken in flour and shake off any excess.
  3. Heat some olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the prepared chicken on both sides for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
  4. Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Add chicken broth and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Taste it, and add the second tablespoon of lemon juice if you prefer more tartness. Bring the mixture to a light simmer. Stir in heavy cream plus salt and pepper to taste until evenly combined.
  5. Return the chicken to the pan and bring it to a simmer. Simmer for another 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Serve with lemon slices and freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 27gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 169mgSodium: 263mgPotassium: 528mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1093IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use a meat tenderizer tool or meat mallet for pounding the chicken.
Select large and thick chicken breasts so that each cutlet is a good size. You can also buy pre-cut chicken cutlets.
Dredging the chicken in flour creates a golden crust and a coating that absorbs the sauce.

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