Creamy Lemon Dill Butter Chicken 🍗🍋:
Ingredients 🍗🍋
– 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 🍗
– 2 tablespoons butter 🧈
– 1 tablespoon olive oil 🫒
– 1 small onion, finely chopped 🧅
– 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
– 1 cup heavy cream 🥛
– 1/2 cup chicken broth 🍲
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice 🍋
– 1 teaspoon lemon zest 🍋
– 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped 🌿
– 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 🌿
– 1/2 teaspoon paprika 🌶️
– Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂
Preparation 🍳
1. Cook the Chicken: Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until fully cooked and browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
2. Sauté Onion and Garlic: In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Make the Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the sauce begins to thicken.
4. Add Flavors: Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh dill, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
5. Combine and Simmer: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce. Simmer for another 5 minutes, until the chicken is heated through and the flavors meld together.
6. Serve: Garnish with additional fresh dill, if desired. Serve over rice, pasta, or with a side of vegetables.
Enjoy your creamy lemon dill butter chicken! 🍗🍋