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SAUCY LEMON-Y CHICKEN

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breast (patted dry with paper towels)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • coriander leaves (to garnish)
  • ½ lemon, sliced (for garnish)
  • Ingredients for Lemon Butter Sauce:
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp chili sauce (optional)
  • 3 tbsp fresh cream
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cut the chicken breasts in cubed pieces.
  • Marinate chicken with spices & ginger garlic paste.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil and butter. Add in the chicken and cook 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  • Reduce the heat if chicken browns too quickly.
  • Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, melt butter and garlic, cook until fragrant
  • Add the lemon juice and pepper. Stir it and then add in the chili sauce and mayonnaise
  • Allow the sauce to cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and add in the fresh cream
  • Mix together
  • Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken, turning to coat.
  • Garnish with lemon slices and freshly chopped coriander if desired.