Lemon Herb Butter Poached Chicken Breasts
Lemon Herb Butter Poached Chicken Breasts

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In a ovenproof skillet large enough to hold chicken in one layer,melt butter, add lemon, red hot and garlic Add herbs to butter mixture. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, pepper and salt and turn to coat with butter. Place chicken breast meat side down. Lemon Herb Butter Poached Chicken Breasts Hey everyone, I hope you're having an amazing day today.

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To get started with this recipe, we must prepare a few ingredients. You can cook lemon herb butter poached chicken breasts using 8 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Lemon Herb Butter Poached Chicken Breasts:
  1. Make ready 2 large bone in, skinless chicken breasts, about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds total weight
  2. Make ready 2 tbsp salted butter
  3. Make ready 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  4. Take 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  5. Prepare 1/2 tsp black pepper, and salt to taste
  6. Get 1 tsp hot sauce, such as Frank's brand
  7. Make ready 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  8. Make ready 1/2 cup mixed fresh herbs, I used Chives, rosemary, thyme, parsley and basil

The lemon herb butter keeps the chicken so tender while crisping the skin perfectly. Juicy lemon herb chicken breasts are the perfect easy protein and perfect for quick cooking. Herbs - Oregano, thyme, parsley, sage and rosemary are all great with chicken. When the chicken is done, remove to a plate and tent to keep warm.

Instructions to make Lemon Herb Butter Poached Chicken Breasts:
  1. Preheat oven to 250
  2. In a ovenproof skillet large enough to hold chicken in one layer,melt butter, add lemon, red hot and garlic
  3. Add herbs to butter mixture. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, pepper and salt and turn to coat with butter. Place chicken breast meat side down.
  4. Cut a piece of parchment oaper the same diameter as your skillet. Generously butter one side of paper. Lay paper butter side down on chicken to cover it. Then cover that with a tight fitting lid. Place in preheated oven and cook for 1 hour, without opening oven. Remove from oven and let sit covered 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. The chicken can be served now warm, strain the sauce and serve with rice or potatos. Or alternatively, the meat can be removed and added to tortillas and salads warm. I also chill the breasts and use for sandwiches and chicken salad and any place you would use cooked chicken

Herbs - Oregano, thyme, parsley, sage and rosemary are all great with chicken. When the chicken is done, remove to a plate and tent to keep warm. Return the chicken breasts to the pan and turn to coat with the sauce. Bring to a simmer over high heat, and add the chicken breasts. Place chicken breasts in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag.

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