Lemon Sauce for Chicken
Transform your chicken dishes with this vibrant and creamy Lemon Sauce for Chicken that's bursting with zesty citrus flavor! This quick and easy recipe combines the brightness of fresh lemon juice and zest with the richness of heavy cream and a touch of honey for balance. Sautéed garlic adds depth, while a light cornstarch slurry creates the perfect silky consistency. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile sauce is ideal for drizzling over grilled, roasted, or pan-seared chicken, instantly elevating your meal into a restaurant-quality dish. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve it up for an easy weeknight dinner or an elegant dinner party centerpiece. Perfect for lovers of tangy, creamy sauces, this recipe is a must-try addition to your repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Whisk in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, heavy cream, and honey.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until fully dissolved to create a slurry.
Gradually add the slurry to the saucepan while whisking continuously to thicken the sauce.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until it reaches the desired consistency.
Remove from heat and optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve warm over grilled, roasted, or pan-seared chicken.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
625 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.2 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.0 g | 165% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 153 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 1763 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 335 mg | 7% | |
*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.
