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Melt in Your Mouth Chicken

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  • Author: Alice
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Melt in Your Mouth Chicken is an irresistibly tender and juicy dish, slow-simmered or braised in a flavorful garlic herb broth with creamy sauce. Perfect for an easy family dinner, this recipe delivers soft, succulent chicken that melts in your mouth and pairs wonderfully with a variety of sides.


Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • ½ cup heavy cream or coconut milk

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear chicken breasts or thighs for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.

  • Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  • Add Broth and Herbs: Pour in chicken broth and add dried thyme or rosemary. Bring to a simmer.

  • Return Chicken and Simmer: Return chicken to the skillet. Cover and simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.

  • Add Cream: Remove chicken from skillet. Stir heavy cream into the sauce and cook for another 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.

  • Serve: Pour sauce over chicken, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve with your favorite sides.


Notes

For even more tenderness, try the slow cooker method: combine all ingredients and cook on low for 4-6 hours.Substitute coconut milk for a dairy-free version.Add vegetables like mushrooms or spinach to the simmer for extra nutrition.Adjust herbs to basil, oregano, or tarragon for different flavor profiles.