Chicken with Lemon Sauce
Brighten up your dinner table with this irresistible Chicken with Lemon Sauce recipe that balances zesty citrus flavors with creamy, savory goodness. Juicy, golden-seared chicken breasts are paired with a velvety sauce made from fresh lemon juice, garlic, and a touch of honey for mild sweetness. Finished with a splash of heavy cream and garnished with fresh parsley, this dish is both elegant and comforting, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is a quick yet gourmet meal idea that pairs beautifully with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables. Serve it up and let the vibrant, tangy flavors shine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 0.25 cup Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest, stirring to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for 3-4 minutes to slightly reduce.
Stir in the honey and heavy cream, mixing well until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Let it simmer for another 2 minutes.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Let the chicken heat through for 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your Chicken with Lemon Sauce alongside rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1911 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.1 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.0 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 698 mg | 233% | |
| Sodium | 3597 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.6 g | ||
| Protein | 218.4 g | 437% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 410 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
