Let’s make it! How to Make Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Ingredients:Īdd the avocado oil to a large skillet and heat to medium-high. Any time you think a dish tastes bland, simply add sea salt until the flavors begin to shine.
If you prefer heavy cream, feel free to replace the coconut milk with 1 ⅔ cups of heavy cream.ĭried Parsley and Sea Salt: Parsley adds a nice herby flavor which is always a bonus in savory recipes like this, and sea salt brings out all of the flavors. You can’t taste the coconut milk, as the lemon zest + juice, onion and garlic mask the coconut flavor.
In order to keep the recipe dairy-free, I use full-fat canned coconut milk, which is very rich and lends an amazing creamy sauce to the dish. Don’t be afraid of adding lots of zest! This is where much of the flavor comes from.įull-Fat Canned Coconut Milk: The “creamy” portion of this recipe. Lemon Zest & Juice: Lemon zest is what gives this dish that smooth lemon flavor and lemon juice gives it a tang. I also garnish the dish with green onion, which I find gives the dish a very fresh flavor, but you can omit the green onion if you want and the chicken will still be great! A generous amount of garlic makes this creamy lemon chicken a garlic lover’s dream! I use red onion but you can use any type of onion you like. Onion & Garlic: Both onion and garlic provide that warm and inviting flavor that makes a dish so palatable. Using bone-in chicken thighs works too, just note that the cook time will be longer for bone-in pieces. You can absolutely use boneless chicken thighs if you prefer. You can either purchase thinner chicken breast fillets or tenders, or if you buy standard chicken breasts, be sure to slice them in half (length-wise) to create a thinner cutlet. I use avocado oil because it has a high smoke point, ideal for cooking at high temperatures.Ĭhicken Breasts: Boneless skinless chicken breasts are the lean protein source here. What are these 9 fabulous ingredients, you ask? Let’s chat.Īvocado Oil: A touch of avocado oil is all we need to sauté the onion and brown the chicken before adding the coconut milk for the sauce. Serve it with rice, sautéed or roasted vegetables, or any of your favorite side dishes. I recommend doubling or tripling the batch depending on how many people you’re cooking for or how much leftovers you want. I’ve been making this creamy lemon garlic chicken for meal prep so that I can just reheat it for lunches or dinners during the week. To put the icing on the cake, this dish is low-carb (keto friendly), paleo, whole30, clean and fresh tasting!
The end result is a dish that is rich in flavor, has marvelous texture, and you’d never guess it was so dang simple! This incredibly simple recipe takes 30 minutes tops from start to finish and requires only 9 basic ingredients. I’d like to introduce you to my latest obsession. Not only does it only take 30 minutes from start to finish to prepare this dish, but it gives a fancy vibe in spite of being incredibly simple.
Easy, quick 30-Minute Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken is a miracle meal! Loaded with creamy, zesty garlicky flavor, you’ll never look at bland chicken breast the same way!