Serve chicken in a creamy lemon and garlic sauce as a warm main course, garnished with fresh lemon slices and chopped parsley for a touch of flavor and color. Best served with:
White rice or buttered rice
Mashed or roasted potatoes
Simple pasta or spaghetti
Fresh French or Arabic bread to mop up the delicious sauce
This dish is perfect for a special dinner or special occasion, combining the rich tenderness of the chicken with the refreshing flavor of lemon and smooth cream.
Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Season the Chicken:
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Sear the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce:
- In the same pan, reduce heat to medium and add butter and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and stir, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom.
- Add heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Dijon mustard. Stir well.
- Simmer the Chicken:
- Return the chicken to the skillet.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Top with chopped parsley and lemon slices.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.