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Creamy Lemon Chicken
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Creamy Lemon Chicken

30 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breast (sliced into cutlets)Meat600 g
  • olive oilPantry30 ml
  • butterDairy30 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • lemon (zested and juiced)Produce1 piece
  • chicken stockPantry120 ml
  • heavy creamDairy200 ml
  • parmesan (grated)Dairy40 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • parsley (chopped)Produce10 g

per serving

Nutrition

336kcal

Carbs
3 g
Proteins
37 g
Fat
20 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Tongs
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Season and sear the chicken

    • Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
    • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Sear the chicken until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
    Step 1
  2. Build the creamy lemon sauce

    • Melt the butter in the same pan and cook the garlic until fragrant.
    • Pour in the chicken stock and lemon juice, scraping up the browned bits.
    • Stir in the cream and parmesan and simmer until slightly thickened.
    Step 2
  3. Finish and serve

    • Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over it.
    • Add the lemon zest and simmer until the chicken is hot and coated.
    • Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
    Step 3