20-Minute Skillet Chicken in Orange Thyme Sauce
Skillet chicken in orange thyme sauce: easy, creamy, citrusy, and full of flavor. A perfect dinner ready in 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Perfect Fried Chicken Breast
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 chicken breasts
Orange Thyme Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 2 twigs fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 oranges juice
- ½ cup sour cream
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Instructions
Chicken
- Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
- Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Pat the chicken dry, coat it in flour, and shake off any excess.¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Fry chicken 2 minutes per side until golden.2 chicken breasts
- Reduce heat and let it fry for 10 more minutes.
Orange Thyme Sauce
- In a separate pan, melt butter and sauté shallot for 3 minutes.1 tablespoon butter, 1 shallot
- Add thyme, chicken broth, and orange juice.2 twigs fresh thyme, 1 cup chicken stock, 2 oranges
- Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced by half.
- Stir in sour cream and season with salt and pepper.½ cup sour cream
Serve
- Serve chicken with the sauce and garnish with fresh thyme.
NOTES
1. Variations
- Pasta: Slice chicken and serve with tagliatelle and sauce.
- Veggies: Add broccoli, green beans, or zucchini.
- Potatoes: Serve with roasted baby potatoes or mashed potatoes.
- No oranges? Use mandarins or a mix of orange and lemon.
- Fridge: Store chicken and sauce separately in airtight containers for up to 2 days.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight.
- Reheat:
- Chicken: Gently in a pan or oven (25 min at 320 °F (ca. 160 °C) ).
- Sauce: Warm in a saucepan while stirring. The crème fraîche won’t curdle.
Nutrition
Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 444mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 655IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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