Servings: 4 Servings
Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe
Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken ready in 30 minutes makes for an amazingly delicious dinner recipe that is easy to put on repeat! Serve it over steamed rice or noodles with a side of roasted or sauteed vegetables for a balanced meal.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- ½ small red onion chopped
- 1 ½ lb chicken breasts or tenders *
- 1 tsp sea salt to taste
- 1 (15-oz) can full fat coconut milk **
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice to taste
- 3 stalks green onion chopped
Instructions
- Add the avocado oil to a large skillet and heat to medium-high. Add the chopped onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to sweat, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with sea salt and place them in the hot skillet. Allow them to brown for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet and stir everything around. Bring to a full boil, then reduce the heat slightly. Continue cooking at a full, controlled boil until the sauce reduces by ⅓ to ½ its original volume and the chicken is cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Serve with your choice of sides and enjoy!
Notes
*If you're using standard boneless chicken breasts (instead of pre-sliced thinner fillets or tenders), be sure to slice the breasts in half (length-wise) to create a thinner cutlet. This ensures the chicken cooks quickly, evenly, and doesn't dry out.
**If you aren't dairy-free, you can replace the canned coconut milk with 1 2/3 cups of half & half + 1 tablespoon of gluten-free all-purpose flour or 2 tsp cornstarch. Or, you can use 1 2/3 cups of heavy cream. Consider sprinkling the dish with grated parmesan cheese, too.
Nutrition
Serving: 1of 4, Calories: 525kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 58g, Fat: 28g, Sugar: 3g