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Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe

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This Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe features tender, flour-coated chicken breasts pan-fried to perfection and smothered in a rich and flavorful garlic cream sauce with parmesan and Dijon mustard. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, it makes a perfect comforting meal served alongside mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or pasta with fresh steamed greens.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Coating

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally to make 4 steaks
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ¼ cup (35 g) plain (all-purpose) flour

Cooking Fats and Sauce

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
  • 1 tbsp freshly minced garlic
  • ½ cup (125 ml) chicken stock
  • 300 ml (10 fl oz) thickened (heavy) cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup (50 g) grated parmesan cheese
  • Sea salt flakes, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

To Serve

  • Mashed potatoes, steamed rice or pasta
  • Steamed greens
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Coat the chicken – Sprinkle the chicken pieces evenly with salt, freshly cracked black pepper, sweet paprika, onion powder, and dried thyme. Press each piece into the plain flour to coat all sides thoroughly.
  2. Cook the chicken – Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces and cook for 5 to 6 minutes total, turning once halfway through, until the chicken is just cooked and golden.
  3. Set chicken aside – Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and place it on a plate, keeping it warm while you prepare the sauce.
  4. Make the sauce – In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of butter. Once melted, add the freshly minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the chicken stock and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until it reduces by half.
  5. Add cream and mustard – Stir in the thickened cream and Dijon mustard. Reduce heat to medium and let the sauce simmer gently for 2 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  6. Return chicken to the pan – Stir the grated parmesan cheese into the sauce and season with sea salt flakes and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Return the chicken pieces to the pan and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through and coated with the creamy sauce.
  7. Serve – Plate the creamy garlic chicken alongside mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or pasta with a side of steamed greens. Garnish with finely chopped flat-leaf parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for brightness.

Notes

  • Pat the chicken dry before coating to ensure the flour sticks well.
  • You can substitute the chicken stock with vegetable stock for a lighter flavor.
  • For a thicker sauce, let it simmer a bit longer before adding the chicken back in.
  • Use fresh garlic for the best flavor; garlic powder won’t provide the same depth.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the sauce at its creamiest texture.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

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