Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsThe Big FishFrench Recipe

French Recipe

Inspired by The Big Fish
Time40m
Serves4

Make French Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 2

    Mince the Garlic

    Peel and mince the garlic cloves.

  3. 3

    Chop the Herbs

    Chop the fresh thyme and parsley, and set aside for later use.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Sear the Chicken

    In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

  2. 5

    Make the Sauce

    In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in the white wine and scrape the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.

  3. 6

    Add Cream and Herbs

    Reduce the heat to low, stir in the heavy cream and chopped thyme. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

  4. 7

    Combine Chicken with Sauce

    Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, coating them in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.

Garnishing and Serving

  1. 8

    Prepare the Garnish

    Sprinkle the chopped parsley and lemon zest over the chicken just before serving.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Serve the chicken hot with the creamy sauce drizzled over it. Pair it with crusty bread or over a bed of rice.

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