Chicken Thighs with Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce
Chicken Thighs with Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce is a delightful dish that combines juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken thighs with a rich, tangy sauce made from fresh lemon and dill. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, this recipe is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Servings: 4
Calories: 818kcal
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs boneless and skinless
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium or no sodium added
- juice and zest from 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned. Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the lemon juice, zest, and chopped dill. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the heavy cream and Dijon mustard, stirring well to combine. For a thicker sauce, you can whisk in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons of water. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it starts to thicken to your liking.
- Return the chicken thighs to the skillet. Coat them in the lemon dill sauce and simmer everything together for another 3-4 minutes, ensuring the chicken is heated through and infused with the sauce.
- Garnish the chicken with additional fresh dill before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce to your liking by varying the amount of cornstarch.
- For an even creamier texture, let the sauce simmer a bit longer before adding the chicken back in.
- If you're using dried dill instead of fresh, use about a third of the amount.
- Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you enjoy a bit of heat in your dishes.
- Remember to check the chicken’s doneness with a meat thermometer; it should read 165°F (74°C).
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 818kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 66g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 317mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 685mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 681IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg