LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN WITH CREAMY GARLIC-LEMON SAUCE

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This is another chicken recipe that you should not miss! So good, I am pretty sure you will love every inch of this juicy chicken smothered in a creamy, flavorful garlic-lemon sauce. The best part is this takes only less than an hour to make from start to finish!

INGREDIENTS

  • Lemon Pepper Chicken:
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 chicken thighs, skin-on, bone-in
  • ¼ c. flour (use gluten-free flour for gluten-free version)
  • 4 tsp lemon pepper seasoning, divided
  • Creamy Sauce:
  • ½ tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ c. heavy cream
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
  • ½ c. Parmesan, shredded
  • ¾ c. chicken stock
  • 3 green onions, chopped (use only green parts)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • Garnish:
  • lemon slices
  • freshly parsley chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Lemon Pepper Chicken:

Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 375 degrees F.

Step 2: Combine 3 tsp lemon pepper seasoning with flour, then pat the skin side of the chicken thighs with it.

Step 3: In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over high-medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side down, and cook for about 4 minutes until brown. Sprinkle with 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning on the other side of the chicken. Flip and continue to cook for additional 2 minutes. When done, take off the heat.

Step 4: Using aluminium foil, line the baking sheet and put the chicken thighs on it, skin-side up. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked and the juices run clear.

Creamy Sauce:

Step 5: To make the sauce, completely clean and dry the same skillet. Add 1 tsp olive oil and half tbsp butter. Heat over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring.

Step 6: Now, pour in the chicken stock and add 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning. Bring to a boil, then add the heavy cream. Bring the mixture again to a boil.

Step 7: To the pan, stir in the shredded cheese until melted. Decrease the heat to a simmer until smooth while stirring constantly. Take it off the heat when done.

Step 8: Whisk in 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, then top with chopped green onions. Put the lid on.

Step 9: Nestle the chicken over the sauce. Serve garnish with some chopped parsley and a couple of slices of lemon. Enjoy!