Creamy Lemon Pepper Chicken | Saras Eats and Sweets
Creamy Lemon Pepper Chicken
10 mins prepServes 4
This creamy and luscious lemon pepper chicken is made with thinly sliced chicken breasts cooked in a rich sauce featuring coconut milk and lemon. Perfect for a healthy dinner!
1: Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
2: Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3: Add the shallot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
4: Add the chicken to the skillet and sear on both sides for 4-5 minutes until golden.
5: Add the garlic and pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
6: Add the coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest; stir to combine.
7: Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 15-20 minutes.
8: Make a slurry by combining 1 tbsp of cornstarch with 2 tbsp of the sauce.
9: Whisk the slurry into the remaining sauce and stir everything together.
10: Continue cooking for another 10 minutes on low heat or until the internal temperature reaches 180°F.
11: Remove from heat and serve with lemon slices, more fresh cracked pepper, and chopped fresh parsley.
