Lemon-Thyme Chicken Recipe

Name: Lemon-Thyme Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper; 4 boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 tbsp. unsalted butter; 1/2 c. heavy cream; 2 shallots; 2 tsp. grated lemon zest; 1 tbsp. minced fresh thyme; 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard

Servings: persons

1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. unsalted butter
1/2 c. heavy cream
2 shallots
2 tsp. grated lemon zest
1 tbsp. minced fresh thyme
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard

1
Coat: Dredge 4 chicken breast halves in a mixture of 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, lightly coating both sides.
2
Dredge: In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil.
3
Add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; melt.
4
Add chicken and saute, 6 to 7 minutes, turning once.
5
Remove chicken to a plate; keep warm.
6
Deglaze: Add heavy cream to skillet, increase heat to medium high, and scrape up any browned bits in skillet.
7
Finish: Add shallots, lemon zest, and thyme, stirring frequently, 2 minutes, or until cream is thickened.
8
Stir in lemon juice, mustard, and remaining salt.
9
Spoon over chicken.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, 1 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper, 4 boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Thyme Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon-Thyme Chicken

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