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Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken

Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken

The ultimate comfort food! Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken is a delicious and easy weeknight dinner that combines tender chicken in a rich, creamy sauce with a bright lemon flavor. Make it tonight for a meal everyone will love!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • ½ small red onion chopped
  • 1 ½ lbs chicken breasts or tenders
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt to taste
  • 1 15-oz can full fat coconut milk
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice to taste
  • 3 stalks green onion chopped

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Chef's Knife
  • Large Pot
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. Add the avocado oil to a large skillet and heat to medium-high.
  2. Add the chopped red onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to sweat, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet and stir everything around. Bring to a full boil, then reduce the heat slightly.
  5. 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.
  6. Serve with your choice of sides and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you're using standard boneless chicken breasts: be sure to slice them in half (length-wise) to create a thinner cutlet. This ensures the chicken cooks quickly, evenly, and doesn't dry out.