Pan Fried Lemon and Garlic Chicken
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| Serves | 4 |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 30 minutes |
| Total time | 40 minutes |
| Allergy | Milk |
| Dietary | Gluten Free |
| Meal type | Lunch, Main Dish |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Serve Hot |
| Occasion | Casual Party, Formal Party |
| Region | French |
| By author | Karen S Burns-Booth |
An easy pan-fried chicken dish made with chicken breasts, cream cheese, lemon, garlic and olive oil. Serve with baked potato and seasonal vegetables.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless and skinless chicken breast fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus zest of 1 lemon to garnish
- 1 x 150g tub of herb and garlic cream cheese, such as Boursin or equivalent
- Salt and pepper to taste
Note
An easy pan-fried chicken dish made with chicken breasts, cream cheese, lemon, garlic and olive oil. Serve with baked potato and seasonal vegetables.
Directions
| Step 1 | Heat the olive oil in a large frying or sauté pan and brown the chicken breasts over a high heat on both sides. Remove the chicken and set aside. |
| Step 2 | Add the garlic, lemon zest and juice and cream cheese to the pan and cook until well amalgamated. |
| Step 3 | Put the chicken breasts back into the pan and simmer over a gentle heat, turning regularly, for between 15 to 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked. |
| Step 4 | Serve the chicken and the sauce immediately with seasonal vegetables and a baked potato, or salad. |
