Ingredients
Gathering ingredients is the first step in any culinary adventure, and for this dish, you’ll need the following:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Optional: 1 tablespoon capers for added tang
Feel free to substitute fresh thyme with dried if necessary, or swap heavy cream with a lighter cream alternative to suit your dietary needs.
Instructions
Let’s get cooking! Here’s how to bring this dish to life:
- Begin by pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness, ensuring they cook uniformly.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece in flour, shaking off the excess.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan for extra flavor.
- Stir in the heavy cream, allowing the sauce to simmer and thicken slightly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over each breast. Add the fresh parsley, thyme, and capers if using. Let everything simmer together for another 5 minutes, ensuring the chicken is cooked through.
- Transfer to a serving platter, garnishing with extra herbs if desired, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International