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Lemon Chicken with White Wine Skillet

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This Lemon Chicken with White Wine Skillet recipe is the perfect combination of simplicity and sophistication. Tender chicken breasts are cooked in a zesty white wine sauce with lemon, garlic, and aromatic herbs, creating a dish that’s bursting with flavor. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish is sure to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 4boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 1 tablespoonunsalted butter
  • 4cloves garlic, minced
  • 1onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cupdry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 1lemon, juiced and zested
  • 1 cupchicken broth
  • 1 teaspoondried thyme
  • 1 teaspoondried rosemary
  • 2 tablespoonsfresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon slices and additional parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook Chicken: In alarge skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add chicken and cook until golden, about 3-4 minutes each side. Remove from skillet.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, garlic, and onion to skillet, cooking until tender.
  4. Deglaze: Pour in white wine, scraping the skillet to loosen browned bits.
  5. Add Liquids and Herbs: Stir in lemon juice, zest, chicken broth, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Cook Chicken: Return chicken to skillet, cover, and simmer until cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
  7. Serve: Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.

Notes

Wine Selection: Choose a white wine that you enjoy drinking, as its flavor will infuse the dish.
Searing the Chicken: Ensure the chicken is well-seared to develop deep flavors in the sauce.

Nutrition

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