This elegant yet simple dish features tender chicken thighs that have been pounded thin for quick cooking and maximum tenderness. The star of the show is the rich, velvety sauce made from whipping cream, fresh herbs, and a splash of dry white wine. Bright notes of lemon juice and briny capers cut through the richness, creating a perfectly balanced flavor profile. It’s an ideal weeknight dinner that feels sophisticated enough for date night. Serve it over pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce.
Chicken In Cream And Herb Sauce
Description
This elegant yet simple dish features tender chicken thighs that have been pounded thin for quick cooking and maximum tenderness. The star of the show is the rich, velvety sauce made from whipping cream, fresh herbs, and a splash of dry white wine. Bright notes of lemon juice and briny capers cut through the richness, creating a perfectly balanced flavor profile. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal weeknight dinner that feels sophisticated enough for date night. Serve it over pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce.Ingredients
Directions
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Place chicken thighs between sheets of plastic wrap and pound evenly with a mallet until about 1/4 inch thick.
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Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
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In a large skillet, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons each of butter and olive oil over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken pieces in batches, ensuring they are not crowded, and cook for about 1 1/2 minutes per side until just cooked through.
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Transfer cooked chicken to a hot platter and keep warm in a 200-degree oven if necessary.
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Repeat cooking remaining chicken, adding more butter and oil as needed.
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Pour dry white wine and lemon juice into the hot skillet to deglaze.
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Simmer over moderately high heat, stirring to scrape up browned bits, until reduced by half.
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Add whipping cream, dried thyme, and minced parsley; bring to a boil and simmer until sauce thickens slightly.
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Pour any accumulated juices from the chicken platter into the sauce.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
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Pour the creamy herb sauce over the chicken.
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Garnish with fresh parsley, lemon slices, and rinsed capers before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 209.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10.0g16%
- Saturated Fat 2.7g14%
- Cholesterol 80.0mg27%
- Sodium 76.0mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 26.0g52%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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