Description
Lemon Shallot Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that features tender chicken in a tangy lemon and shallot sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lb thin‑sliced boneless skinless chicken breast (about 6 pieces)
- 3 Tbsp all‑purpose flour divided
- 1 Tbsp light butter divided
- olive oil spray or a little olive oil
- 2 shallots sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (2–3 lemons)
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Chicken:
Sauce:
Garnish:
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then dredge in 2 Tbsp flour and shake off excess.
- Cook the chicken: Heat skillet over medium‑high and add light butter and olive oil spray. Cook chicken pieces until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Rest cooked chicken on a plate.
- Sauté shallots and garlic: In the same pan, sauté sliced shallots and minced garlic until translucent, about 2–3 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan: Add lemon juice, white wine, and chicken broth to the pan, scraping up browned bits. Simmer and return chicken to the pan. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Thicken the sauce: Whisk remaining 1 Tbsp flour with almond milk, then pour into the sauce. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for about 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Finish and serve: Return chicken to the sauce, coat thoroughly, garnish with parsley and lemon slices, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a creamier version, substitute regular milk or add a splash of heavy cream.
- Slicing chicken when partially frozen makes it easier.
- Deglazing is key for flavor.
- Great with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian‑inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (of 6)
- Calories: 184 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 319 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g (monounsaturated & polyunsaturated)
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 74 mg
