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Pan-seared chicken breast with creamy dill sauce
Tender chicken breast in a rich dill sour cream sauce

Chicken Breast with Creamy Dill Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
Creamy dill chicken is a hidden gem of Hungarian Sunday lunches. The secret lies in the balance: the richness of the sour cream cuts through the lean chicken, while lemon and fresh dill add a bright lift. Though simple, executing the sauce requires care to ensure the sour cream creates a velvety coating rather than splitting.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 430 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large Skillet: For frying and sauce making.
  • Whisk: For smooth blending.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1 ✓

Slice the chicken breast into strips. Season with salt and pepper and let sit for 5 minutes.

Tip: Slicing increases surface area for browning, adding more flavor to the final dish.
2 ✓

Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear the chicken until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

Tip: Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches to ensure searing rather than steaming.
3 ✓

In the same pan, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until soft.

Tip: The moisture from the onions helps deglaze the tasty browned bits (fond) stuck to the pan.
4 ✓

Sprinkle with flour, stir for 30 seconds to cook off the raw taste, then whisk in the stock. Bring to a simmer to thicken.

Tip: This creates a quick roux base for the sauce.
5 ✓

Temper the sour cream: Mix a ladle of the hot sauce into the sour cream in a separate bowl, then pour this mixture back into the skillet.

Tip: Tempering prevents the cold sour cream from curdling when it hits the boiling liquid.
6 ✓

Return the chicken to the pan. Add lemon juice, zest, and half the dill. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.

Tip: Lemon zest adds essential brightness.
7 ✓

Garnish with the remaining fresh dill before serving.

Tip: Fresh herbs add color and aroma.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the sauce grainy?
The sour cream curdled from the heat. Prevent this by tempering it first (see recipe steps).
Can I use dried dill?
Yes, but use more of it and add it earlier in the cooking process to release flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken Breast
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 bunch Fresh Dill (chopped)
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp All-Purpose Flour (thickener)
  • 2/3 cup Chicken Stock or Water
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest