Lemon Pepper Cream Chicken (Printable Version)
Juicy chicken breasts cooked in a rich lemon pepper sauce loaded with herbs and Parmesan cheese.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Chicken
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2 big boneless skinless chicken breasts
→ Dry Mix and Spices
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½ teaspoon brown sugar
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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⅛ teaspoon coarse black pepper
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1 teaspoon mustard powder
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2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
→ Liquids
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3 tablespoons heavy cream
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2 cups chicken broth
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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½ cup dry white wine
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1 tablespoon honey
→ Fats
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1-2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Garlic and Cheese
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Topping
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1 lemon cut into wedges
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Fresh black pepper freshly cracked, for serving
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
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Sprinkle lemon pepper seasoning all over the chicken. Then coat them well with the flour.
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Get your skillet hot with olive oil on medium-high. Brown the chicken on each side for around 4 to 5 minutes. Take them out and keep aside.
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Melt butter in the same pan on medium heat. Toss in the minced garlic and cook till it smells good, about 1 minute. Add 3 tablespoons of flour and stir often for 1 minute to make a roux.
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Slowly add the chicken broth, white wine, heavy cream, honey, brown sugar, mustard powder, parsley, oregano, and black pepper. Bring it to a low boil and cook till thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
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Stir in the Parmesan cheese and lemon juice till the cheese melts and the sauce looks smooth.
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Put the browned chicken back into the skillet with the sauce. Lower the heat and let it simmer until the chicken is fully cooked, about 8 to 10 minutes.
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Serve the chicken with sauce poured on top. Add lemon wedges and a sprinkle of fresh cracked black pepper before eating.
# Helpful Tips:
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Feel free to tweak how much lemon pepper you like. If you don't have white wine, just use extra chicken broth instead.