Cottage Cheese Sauce Recipe for Chicken
ThisCottage Cheese Sauce Recipe for Chicken combines the creamy texture of cottagecheese with savory seasonings, creating the perfect topping for any chickendish. It’s gluten-free, quick, and easily customizable to suit your taste.Whether you’re meal prepping or enjoying a weeknight dinner, this sauce is theultimate game-changer for your chicken recipes!
Equipment
- Medium saucepan A good-quality saucepan will allow you to heat the sauce gently without sticking or burning.
- Whisk or Spoon You’llneed a whisk or a wooden spoon to stir the sauce, ensuring the cottage cheeseblends smoothly with the other ingredients.
- Measuring cups and spoons Accuratemeasurements help achieve the right flavor balance, so make sure you have thesetools handy.
- Knife and chopping board Ifyou’re adding fresh herbs or garlic to your sauce, a sharp knife and cuttingboard will make chopping easy.
- Ladle or spoon for serving Onceyour sauce is ready, a ladle or spoon will help you serve it beautifully overyour chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cottage cheese Use full-fat or low-fat, depending on your preference.
- 1/4 cup Chicken broth Ensure it's gluten-free.
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil For richness and smoothness..
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powde Or use fresh minced garlic for added flavor.
- 1/4 teaspoon Onion powder Adds savory depth to the sauce.
- Salt and pepper (To taste) Adjust based on personal preference.
- 1 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice Adds a subtle zing to the sauce.
- Fresh herbs (Optional) parsley or thyme, For extra flavor and garnish.
Instructions
1- Heat the oil:
- In a medium saucepan, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Once it’s hot, add the garlic and onion powder (or fresh garlic if you’re using it). Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant this helps release all the savory flavors.
2- Add the cottage cheese:
- Next, add the cottage cheese to the saucepan. Stir it in with the garlic and onion powder, and let it cook for 2-3 minutes, breaking up any large chunks with a whisk or spoon. The heat will help smooth out the cheese.
3- Add the chicken broth:
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly. This will thin out the cottage cheese and create a silky sauce. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
4- Season to taste:
- Add salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice to taste. The lemon juice will brighten the flavors and add a fresh zing to the sauce.
5- Simmer:
- Let the sauce simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. If you prefer a thicker sauce, continue to cook for a couple of extra minutes, stirring frequently.
6- Serve:
- Pour the sauce over your cooked chicken and enjoy! Garnish with fresh herbs for an extra touch of flavor and color.
