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Lehsuni Garlic Chicken

Tender chicken seared in a garlicky, buttery sauce with a hit of chili and lemon. A showstopping weeknight dinner that tastes like restaurant Indian in under 25 minutes.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
285
Protein
38g
Lehsuni Garlic Chicken
comfortelegantindianchickentenderjuicyweeknightmain-dish

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt and black pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until foaming.

  3. Step 3

    Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side without moving until golden and cooked through (165°F). Transfer to a plate.

  4. Step 4

    Add remaining 2 tbsp butter to the same skillet. Add garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant, about 60 seconds.

  5. Step 5

    Stir in red chili flakes, then squeeze lemon juice over the pan. Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat.

  6. Step 6

    Serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet or larger
  • paper towels
  • instant-read meat thermometer
  • wooden spoon or spatula

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