Lemon Chicken With Creme Fraiche Recipes

CREAMY CRèME FRAICHE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a shallow casserole or frying pan and brown the chicken breasts. This should take 2 minutes per side on a medium-high heat. Remove to plate.
• Add the chopped garlic and thyme to the pan (and if you have an open bottle of white wine, a little splash will help deglaze it). Cook on a medium heat for 2 minutes.
• Pour in the chicken stock and spoon in the crème fraiche and wholegrain mustard. Whisk until the sauce comes together.
• Add the Parmesan and stir until it has melted into the sauce.
• Place the chicken breasts back into the sauce with the baby spinach. Simmer on a low-medium heat for 10-15 minutes, until the chicken breasts are cooked through (it will depend on the size of your chicken breasts to how long this will take). To test the chicken, slice into the middle of one breasts and make sure there is no pink colour remaining.
• Season and serve with the freshly chopped parsley,

CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN CUTLETS

Steps:

• Combine paprika, thyme, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle over chicken. Place cornstarch in a shallow bowl. Dredge the chicken in the cornstarch, shaking off excess.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Working in batches if necessary, cook the chicken, flipping once, until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165°F, 4 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
• Add broth, wine, lemon juice, honey and garlic to the pan and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and whisk in crème fraîche (or sour cream). Return the chicken to the pan and turn to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

CREME FRAICHE CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute chicken breasts in oil over medium high heat. Once breasts are browned, add white wine and salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
• Meanwhile, To Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta to boiling water, cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain.
• When chicken is cooked, remove from skillet and cube. Set aside. Saute onion and garlic in remaining juices. Once onions are translucent, add mushrooms and saute until soft. Add cubed chicken, creme fraiche and sour cream (to desired thickness). Stir all together and heat through. Put hot cooked pasta on plate, top with chicken and sauce and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

HONEY, MUSTARD & CRèME FRAîCHE BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Mix together the crème fraîche, mustard, garlic and stock with some seasoning. Arrange the chicken, skin-side up, in a roasting tray just large enough for the chicken and vegetables.
• Tuck the potatoes and beans in between the chicken pieces. Pour over the stock mixture then season the chicken and drizzle with honey. Cook for 40-45 mins until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes tender. Scatter over the tarragon before serving