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A golden brown chicken breast covered in a creamy lemon and cilantro sauce in a black skillet.
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Saucy Lemon Cilantro Chicken

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 cup low -sodium chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions

  • Season chicken cutlets on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken to the skillet and sear for 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove chicken from skillet and tent with foil.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, using a spatula to deglaze the pan by scraping up browned bits.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and lemon zest. Bring to a gentle simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the liquid reduces and thickens slightly.
  • Whisk in the butter and chopped cilantro until the butter is fully melted and integrated.
  • Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet, basting with the sauce for 1 minute before serving.