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emon Shallot Chicken with Fresh Herbs

Lemon Shallot Chicken with Fresh Herbs for Cozy Nights

Lemon Shallot Chicken with Fresh Herbs is a simple, gluten-free weeknight meal that combines the zesty brightness of lemon with sweet shallots and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs or breasts
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 3 pieces shallots or sweet onions
  • 3 cloves garlic fresh, minced
  • 1 zest and juice lemon fresh preferred
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth with extra lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs e.g., rosemary, thyme, parsley, or basil

Equipment

  • oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs or breasts dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for about 5-6 minutes skin-side down.
  4. Flip the chicken and sear the other side for another 2 minutes, then transfer it to a plate.
  5. In the same skillet, add more olive oil and sauté the shallots for 2 minutes, then add minced garlic for another minute.
  6. Stir in lemon zest, juice, dry white wine, Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs, scraping the bottom for flavor.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon some sauce over it, and roast in the oven for 18-20 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving with fresh herbs and lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is naturally gluten-free and can be adjusted based on available herbs and chicken cuts.

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