Restaurant Style Tangy Tender Creamy Lemon Chicken Recipe

Elevate your dinner with the Creamy Lemon Chicken recipe, a savoury delight with a tangy twist. Its luscious lemon-infused cream sauce perfectly complements tender chicken for a memorable meal.

Lemon Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

Chicken Breast: Cut into 2 thinner slices and pounded to 1/4 inch thin.
Flour/Parmesan Mixture: For dredging the chicken.
Olive Oil: For searing the chicken.
White Wine & Garlic: For the sauce base.
Chicken Broth, Chicken Bouillon, & Mustard Powder: For the sauce flavor.
Cream: Added to the sauce for creaminess.
Lemon Juice: For tanginess.
Parmesan Cheese: Gradually added to the sauce.
Optional: Capers and/or spinach can be added to the sauce.
For serving: parsley and sliced lemon for garnish, and optional spaghetti as a side.

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken into thinner slices, put them in a gallon freezer bag or between saran wrap, and pound to 1/4 inch thin. Pat dry and dredge in seasoned flour/Parmesan mixture. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken in batches, 4-5 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
Make the Sauce: In the same pan, add white wine and garlic. Let it simmer gently to reduce by half, scraping the bottom of the pan. Add chicken broth, bouillon, and mustard powder. Bring to a gentle boil and reduce for about 5 minutes. Lower the heat and stir in the cream. Add lemon juice, then gradually sprinkle in Parmesan, stirring continuously.
Combine: Return the chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over it. Let it heat through and thicken. Optionally, cook up to 3/4 lb. spaghetti, mix it into the sauce, and serve the chicken on top.
Serve: Garnish with parsley and sliced lemon.

Tips

Use fresh garlic to avoid it turning blue in the acidic sauce.
Fresh lemon juice and good quality Parmesan (like Belgioioso) recommended for best flavors.
Consider pounding the chicken thin for both tenderness and efficient cooking.
If preferred, capers and/or spinach can be added at the end of cooking.