Lemon Butter Chicken
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The Jakes Juniors have got you covered with their Lemon Butter Chicken recipe for a flavorful and juicy dish to make any day of the week.
Lemon Butter Chicken
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Category
Entree
Cuisine
Italian Cuisine
Servings
4
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
60 minutes
This recipe is not only quick and easy to make, but it's also bursting with bold flavors and will leave your taste buds begging for more. Plus, we've paired it with garlic rice, but feel free to switch it up and pair it with your favorite side dish.
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Ingredients
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3 bone-in, skin-on chicken quarters
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1 tablespoon smoked paprika
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Kosher salt to taste
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freshly ground black pepper to taste
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3 cloves minced garlic
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1 cup chicken broth
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1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
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1 lemon juice
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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2 cups chopped baby spinach
Directions
Preheat your oven to 400F.
Season your chicken quarters with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to taste.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
Add your seasoned chicken quarters, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Remove from skillet and set aside.Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in the skillet.
Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant for about 1-2 minutes.
Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and thyme.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.Bring the sauce to a boil and then reduce heat.
Stir in chopped spinach and let it simmer until the sauce has slightly thickened and the spinach has wilted, about 3-5 minutes.
Return the chicken quarters to the skillet and place it into the preheated oven.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and has reached an internal temperature of 165F
Enjoy immediately!
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Recipe Note
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