Chicken Limone
Chicken limone is a bright, creamy lemon chicken recipe with tender cutlets and a silky sauce. It’s great when you want a quick dinner with real lemon flavor.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Microplane or Box Grater
- Skillet 12-Inch
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast cutlets
- ⅓ Cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ Teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ Teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ Teaspoon paprika
- 3 Tablespoons salted butter
- 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 Cloves garlic minced
- ¼ Cup dry white wine
- ½ Cup chicken broth or stock
- 2 lemons small, zest and juice separated
- ½ Cup heavy cream
Optional Garnishes
- fresh parsley chopped
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk the flour, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and paprika. Dredge the chicken cutlets in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
- Heat a large skillet over medium. Add 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken in a single layer, working in batches if needed. Sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until lightly browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant and just turning golden.
- Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up the browned bits. Let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes to reduce.
- Add the chicken broth and lemon juice and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter until melted, then stir in the heavy cream and season to taste.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to slightly thicken the sauce.
- Finish with lemon zest and parsley.
Notes
Keep the coating thin: Too much flour can burn and make the sauce gritty.
Watch the garlic: Let it turn fragrant, not dark.
Lower the heat for cream: Gentle heat helps keep the sauce smooth.
Taste before serving: Lemon strength varies, so adjust with a little more broth or lemon juice.
Watch the garlic: Let it turn fragrant, not dark.
Lower the heat for cream: Gentle heat helps keep the sauce smooth.
Taste before serving: Lemon strength varies, so adjust with a little more broth or lemon juice.
Nutrition
Calories: 601kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 1031mg | Potassium: 990mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 801IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg
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