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TwistdQ Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken
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Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken on the Big Green Egg

This recipe for Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken on the Big Green Egg is easy and delicious. The perfect recipe for a weeknight meal when you are craving comfort food.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Keyword: Big Green Egg, Cast Iron, chicken thighs
Servings: 4
Author: The BBQ Buddha

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Pan

Ingredients

Chicken Ingredients:

  • 4 chicken thighs bone in skin on
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tbsp Dried Basil
  • 1 tsp Lemon Pepper
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil for binder

Pan Sauce Ingredients:

  • 1 can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups spinach leaves
  • 1/2 yellow onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Set your Big Green Egg to 350°F setup for direct grilling.
  • Mix the granulated garlic, oregano, basil, lemon pepper, salt, and onion powder thoroughly in a small bowl until the blend is uniform.
  • Apply a thin coat of olive oil to the chicken thighs and then dust both sides generously with your custom lemon garlic rub.
  • Grill the chicken skin side down for 4 minutes then flip cooking another 4 minutes
  • Set chicken aside and preheat cast iron pan in the Big Green Egg at 350°F
  • Add 1 Tbs olive oil and then the onions, stir for 1 minute
  • Add the minced garlic and cook another minute or two until fragrant
  • Add the chicken stock, lemon juice, and heavy cream stir
  • Add spinach and cannellini beans then stir
  • Add back in the chicken and any juices that accumulated and let the sauce reduce 10 minutes
  • Serve and enjoy