So set the meat on the counter for a few minutes while you prep the rest of your ingredients or a quick side dish. One of the best tips I know for cooking chicken is to let it rest out of the fridge for a few minutes before you do anything else. Stone cold meat tends to cook less evenly – specifically, the breasts can be overcooked and dry on the outside by the time they are done on the inside. This method of cooking chicken breasts is so simple yet fool-proof. So you can make it a touch healthier AND easier to make. I recommend giving it a try without: you really don’t need cream here to make a sauce that tastes rich and flavorful, so why not save those calories for other things? 🙂Īlso, adding cream with citrus introduces a risk that the sauce will separate, unless you’re very careful with the heat and cooking time. Many recipes for lemon chicken with herbs, specifically thyme, call for a cream sauce. One thing that’s NOT in this recipe: cream! If you want to be more precise, use 2 tablespoons.

Lemon: This doesn’t need to be too exact, so I usually just add the juice of 1 lemon.

Garlic and Thyme: Fresh, minced garlic imparts the most amazing aroma and flavor.

Add more chicken broth instead if you’re avoiding all alcohol. Use almond flour or skip it entirely if you’re avoiding gluten.

All-Purpose Flour: Just a smidge, for dredging the chicken, which creates a light, crunchy crust on each piece.

It makes a huge difference in allowing them to cook more quickly and evenly. If they’re very thick or uneven, take an extra minute to slice them down the middle (aka, butterfly) before cooking. A little white wine and butter don’t hurt, either! And, from a process perspective, making the sauce in the same skillet you used for the chicken is a double bonus – the sauce takes on extra flavor, and you only have one pan to clean. Tender, juicy chicken breasts with a light crust pair beautifully with a light sauce of citrus, garlic, and herbs. You probably have most of what you need for this already in your house. Simple, fresh ingredients are always a good start.

Whether you are coming home harried from work or errands or kids’ activities or just wrapping up a(nother) long day, it’s comforting to have a dinner plan that you know is going to be simple to prepare and, equally if not more important, taste really good! After all, however simple the dinner, you’re still not going to want to cook it if you don’t want to eat it, too!Īlong those lines, this recipe has become one of my go-to MVPs.

One thing I am pretty sure we could all use more of is quick, no-fail, delicious weeknight recipes. No cream!Įasy recipes like this creamy Tuscan chicken, bruschetta chicken, honey mustard chicken and green beans, or this brown butter sage chicken skillet hit the spot when you need to liven up basic chicken breasts! You’ll love this quick and easy lemon thyme chicken recipe for a go-to weeknight dinner! You can count on this no-fail method for cooking chicken breasts in a skillet, and pair it with a simple sauce of garlic, herbs, white wine, and citrus for a delicious meal.

Bjs lemon thyme chicken recipe