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Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken

Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe
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Indulge in the warmth of the Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe, a comforting dish that’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Featuring succulent chicken thighs enveloped in a rich and zesty lemon cream sauce, this recipe marries simplicity with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it offers an impressive presentation with minimal effort. Serve it over rice, pasta, or on its own, and enjoy the delightful harmony of garlic and lemon that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 5 ounces baby spinach

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. Season chicken thighs with salt and lemon pepper.
  3. In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and sear the chicken skin-side down until golden (about 3-4 minutes). Flip and brown the other side before removing from the skillet.
  4. Add remaining butter to the skillet; sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and thyme; bring to a boil then simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in spinach until just wilted. Return chicken to skillet and bake for approximately 25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches between 165°F to 175°F.
  6. Serve garnished with fresh lemon slices and thyme.

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