Tiġieġ biz-zalza tal- faqqiegħ.Chicken with mushroom sauce.Video in Maltese with English subtitles.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

white wine

🥗Healthier: white grape juice

💰Cheaper: broth

White grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol

chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are more affordable and flavorful

fresh mushrooms

🥗Healthier: dried mushrooms

Dried mushrooms are lower in calories and have a concentrated flavor

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Sprinkle flour over the mushroom mixture and stir to combine, cooking for 1-2 minutes.

Slowly pour in white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer, cooking for 5 minutes.

Stir in heavy cream and thyme, cooking until sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.

Return chicken to the skillet, coating with sauce, and simmer for another 5 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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