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Lemon Garlic Chicken Longhorn Recipe

Lemon Garlic Chicken Longhorn Recipe

Creamy, lemony, garlicky chicken inspired by LongHorn Steakhouse, made at home in under 30 minutes with a silky restaurant-style sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 large Chicken breasts Slice into thin cutlets
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil For searing
Lemon Garlic Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 1 Small Shallot, Minced
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Flour Thickens sauce
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth Low sodium
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice Fresh
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest Optional
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan Grated
  • Parsley Garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Cast iron skillet For golden sear
  • 1 Cutting board For slicing
  • 1 Sharp knife To make cutlets
  • 1 Tongs Easy flipping
  • 1 Measuring spoons Seasonings
  • 1 Wooden spoon Stirring sauce
  • 1 Pan lid For simmering

Method
 

Step 1:
  1. Slice chicken into thin cutlets and pat dry. Season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
    Lemon Garlic Chicken Longhorn Recipe Step 1
Step 2:
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
    Lemon Garlic Chicken Longhorn Recipe Step 2
Step 3:
  1. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
    Lemon Garlic Chicken Longhorn Recipe Step 3
Step 4:
  1. Add butter and shallot. Cook 1 minute. Add minced garlic for 30 seconds.
    Lemon Garlic Chicken Longhorn Recipe Step 4
Step 5:
  1. Stir in flour to form a light roux.
    Lemon Garlic Chicken Longhorn Recipe
Step 6:
  1. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice. Scrape bottom of pan and simmer.
    Lemon Garlic Chicken Longhorn Recipe
Step 7:
  1. Reduce heat. Add cream and Parmesan. Stir until smooth.
    Lemon Garlic Chicken Longhorn Recipe
Step 8:
  1. Return chicken. Spoon sauce over. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
    Lemon Garlic Chicken Longhorn Recipe
Step 9:
  1. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
    Lemon Garlic Chicken Longhorn Recipe

Notes

For thicker sauce, simmer uncovered 2 extra minutes. Serve with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or vegetables.