Description
Silky lemon sauce coats pan-fried chicken
Serve with rice or orzo for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lbs (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
- 1 cup (237 ml) low-sodium chicken stock
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large lemon zest and juice
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly chopped dill or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, warm 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Add the chicken breasts (work in batches if necessary) and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate and loosely cover with aluminum foil.
- Make the Avgolemono Sauce: In the same skillet, add 1 cup of low-sodium chicken stock, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits.
- Temper the Eggs: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, the zest and juice of 1 large lemon. Carefully ladle half a cup of the hot chicken stock into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs and prevent them from scrambling.
- Combine and Cook the Sauce: Once the eggs are tempered, slowly whisk the egg mixture back into the skillet with the remaining hot chicken stock. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to whisk the sauce until it thickens, about 3 minutes. Avoid boiling to prevent the eggs from curdling.
- Strain and Serve: Place a fine mesh sieve over a bowl and strain the sauce to ensure its smooth. Serve the sauce hot over the cooked chicken breasts. Garnish with freshly chopped dill or parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken stock.
- If you don’t have fresh dill or parsley, dried herbs can be substituted (use about 1/3 the amount).
- Leftover avgolemono sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 200