Name: Filets de Poulet à l’Ail
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Française
Ingredients: 3 filets de poulet (≈ 680 g / 1.5 lb), trimmed and halved if thick; 5 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, whole; 1 large onion, sliced (≈ 1 cup); 1/2 cup water or hot broth (≈ 120 ml); 1/2 cup heavy cream (≈ 120 ml); 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (≈ 15 g); 2 tbsp lemon juice (≈ 1/2 lemon); 2 tbsp butter (≈ 20 g); 2 tbsp vegetable oil (≈ 30 ml); Pinch of nutmeg; Salt and black pepper to taste

Description

Filets de poulet à l’ail with creamy lemon sauce is a comforting and flavorful French-inspired dish. Tender chicken filets simmered in a garlicky, creamy, lemony sauce—perfect with rice or sautéed vegetables.

Ingredients

3 filets de poulet (≈ 680 g / 1.5 lb), trimmed and halved if thick
5 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cloves garlic, whole
1 large onion, sliced (≈ 1 cup)
1/2 cup water or hot broth (≈ 120 ml)
1/2 cup heavy cream (≈ 120 ml)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (≈ 15 g)
2 tbsp lemon juice (≈ 1/2 lemon)
2 tbsp butter (≈ 20 g)
2 tbsp vegetable oil (≈ 30 ml)
Pinch of nutmeg
Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add sliced onion and whole garlic cloves; sauté until tender.
Add chicken filets and brown on both sides.
Add water or hot broth, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
Remove lid; stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, parsley, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
Cook an additional 5 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.
Serve hot with rice or sautéed vegetables.

Notes

Marinate chicken in garlic and lemon juice for 30 minutes for more flavor.
Pairs well with rice or sautéed vegetables.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Plat principal
Method: Sauté
Cuisine: Française