Hallie’s Lemon-Thyme Chicken
Leading Lady Spotlight: This recipe comes from Hallie Meyers-Shyer, who once shared on Instagram that it’s her go-to for dinner parties. In case you’re wondering—yes, Hallie is the daughter of Nancy Meyers (the Nancy Meyers behind your favorite comfort films: The Holiday, Something’s Gotta Give, It’s Complicated, The Parent Trap, and more). Having learned from the very best, Hallie is now a filmmaker and homemaker in her own right, documenting her journey of renovating and furnishing her beautiful home (always with the most stunning aesthetic, might I add) alongside her own creative film projects. I like to imagine Hallie making this dish for Nancy when they sit down together to brainstorm their next exciting film idea. And so it goes that I recommend sharing this recipe with your mom (the woman who gave you life), or with your friend whose conversation and zest for dreaming big fills you with life.
What You’ll Need
2 lbs chicken cutlets
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, for seasoning, to taste
1 cup flour, for dredging
3 tbs extra-virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, halved and sliced thinly
4 cloves garlic sliced thinly
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup chicken stock
3-5 sprigs of fresh thyme
How to Make
First, let’s season our chicken.
Season chicken cutlets on both sides with sea salt and black pepper. Dredge them with flour and shake off the excess.
Next, let’s get the chicken on heat.
Warm olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add chicken and sauté on both sides until golden brown. Transfer to plate.
Now, let’s get our veggies ready.
Add onions and garlic to the skillet and season with sea salt and pepper. Sauté until tender (about 6 minutes). Add lemon juice and stock to the pan, scraping any brown bits on the bottom.
After, let’s add the chicken back, this time, with thyme, and cook through.
Return the chicken and thyme sprigs into the pan to simmer. Transfer the chicken to the bottom, cover with accumulated juices. Simmer until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Time to eat!
Remove thyme sprigs and for best taste, serve immediately.
Enjoy!
