Description
A zesty and flavorful chicken dish with the perfect balance of tangy lemon and sweet shallots.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 medium shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 lemons, juiced and zested
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and thyme, then add to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add shallots and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, chicken broth, and honey. Bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Cook for another 5 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and sauce has slightly thickened.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional lemon slices if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.