Description
Quick Mexican-inspired chicken skillet elevates weeknight dinner with zesty spices and one-pan convenience. Cilantro-lime sauce and crispy chicken combine for a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb (680 grams) chicken breast, cut in half lengthwise to cook faster
- 1 cup almond milk
- 3 tbsps gluten-free flour
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
- 8 oz (226 grams) can of roasted artichoke hearts, drained
- 3 oz (85 grams) sun-dried tomatoes
- 3 tbsps capers, drained
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Seasoned Dredging: Blend flour with salt and pepper in a bowl, then meticulously coat each chicken piece with a delicate, even flour layer.
- Golden Searing: Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium temperature. Methodically brown chicken pieces on both sides until achieving a crisp, golden exterior, transferring cooked pieces to a covered plate to maintain warmth. Work in strategic batches to preserve optimal searing conditions.
- Sauce Composition: In the same skillet, rapidly sauté artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers to unlock their intense flavors. Whisk almond milk with flour until smooth, eliminating potential lumps, then integrate lemon juice into the mixture.
- Final Integration: Pour the creamy liquid into the skillet, stirring continuously to develop a harmonious sauce. Gently reintroduce the seared chicken, allowing it to simmer and absorb the rich, velvety sauce for several minutes.
- Elegant Presentation: Plate the chicken, generously coating with the aromatic sauce, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley to elevate the dish’s visual and flavor profile.
Notes
- Perfectly Dredge Chicken: Ensure an even, light flour coating by gently shaking off excess flour, which prevents clumping and promotes crispy, golden browning.
- Batch Cooking Strategy: Avoid overcrowding the skillet to maintain high heat and achieve proper searing, which guarantees a delectable caramelized exterior on each chicken piece.
- Whisk Away Lumps: Combine almond milk and flour thoroughly, using a vigorous whisking technique to create a smooth, lump-free sauce base that ensures a silky texture.
- Flavor-Boosting Technique: Sauté artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers briefly to intensify their natural flavors and release aromatic oils before introducing the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15minutes
- Cook Time: 20-24minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg