Creamy Lemon Chicken | Keto Friendly

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Chicken broth maintains flavor without alcohol

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

Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper

Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side

Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside

In the same skillet, melt butter and add chopped onion and garlic

Sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes

Pour in white wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 3-4 minutes

Stir in chicken broth and lemon juice, and bring to a gentle simmer

Add heavy cream and lemon zest, stirring to combine

Return chicken to the skillet and simmer until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes

Mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry and add to the sauce to thicken, stirring constantly

Garnish with chopped parsley and capers before serving

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