Description
This Easy Marry Me Chicken features tender chicken thighs simmered in a creamy lemon sauce, known for its impressive flavor and comforting qualities. It’s a surprisingly simple recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (1.1lb) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced (≈150g / 5oz)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5g) smoked paprika
- 1 tsp (2g) ground cumin
- ½ tsp (1g) dried oregano
- ¼ tsp (0.5g) cayenne pepper (optional)
- 250ml (1 cup) halal-certified chicken broth
- 120ml (½ cup) heavy cream
- 2 Tbsp (30g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- Zest of 1 lemon (≈1g) and 1 Tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp (30g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional, halal-certified)
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) honey
- 2 Tbsp (8g) chopped fresh parsley — garnish
- 1 Tbsp (≈10g) pomegranate seeds — garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, oregano, and cayenne.
- Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Deglaze Pan: Add chicken broth and scrape up browned bits. Simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- Create Sauce: Stir in cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and honey. Return chicken to skillet and simmer until cooked through (8-10 minutes).
- Finish Sauce: Whisk in butter until emulsified. Stir in Parmesan (optional).
- Plate & Garnish: Serve with sauce, parsley, and pomegranate seeds.
Notes
Pat chicken dry for a better sear. Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing. Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Poultry
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: chicken, marry me chicken, creamy, lemon, easy, dinner, thighs, paprika, italian