Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
The chicken
-
1½
lbs
chicken thighs, deboned but skin-on
-
to taste
salt
-
to taste
ground black pepper
The sauce
-
2
tablespoons
olive oil
-
12
cloves
garlic, peeled
-
¾
cup
chicken broth
-
¼
cup
whipping cream
-
½
small
lemon, cut into slices
-
¼
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
-
¼
cup
white wine or Japanese cooking sake
-
2
tablespoons
mirin (optional)
-
⅛
teaspoon
salt, or to taste
-
1
teaspoon
sugar
-
1
teaspoon
Italian parsley leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Debone the chicken thighs, keeping the skin on, and season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Pan-fry the chicken until both sides are crispy and nicely browned, then remove from the skillet.
- Add the remaining olive oil and sauté the garlic until slightly browned.
- Add chicken broth, whipping cream, lemon slices, cayenne pepper, white wine, mirin (if using), salt, and sugar to the skillet.
- Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and reduce the sauce further.
- Stir in the parsley, then remove from heat and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
3
Calories
612
Total fat
17g
Total carbohydrates
14g
Total protein
3g
Sodium
211mg
Cholesterol
23mg
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