Uncle A’s Summer’s Sili Lemon Chicken 🍋🌶️
by Anthony Solimini
Uncle A’s Summer’s Sili Lemon Chicken 🍋🌶️
A bright, garlicky lemon chicken with a smoky chili kick from Uncle A’s Summer’s Sili.
Classic comfort food… with a little bad behavior.
Serves
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
35–40 minutes
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Summer’s Sili
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional, but highly recommended)
Finish
- Sliced scallions
- Fresh parsley or cilantro
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
Step 1 — Prep the Chicken
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
Lightly dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess.
Step 2 — Sear the Chicken
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until lightly golden.
Do not fully cook through.
Remove chicken and set aside.
Step 3 — Build the Sauce
Reduce the heat to medium.
Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in white wine and lemon juice, scraping up all the flavorful bits from the pan.
Stir in:
- Summer’s Sili
- butter
- oregano
- thyme
- red pepper flakes
- fish sauce (if using)
Let simmer for 3–4 minutes.
Step 4 — Bake
Return chicken to the skillet.
Spoon sauce over the top and transfer to the oven.
Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
Step 5 — Finish Like Uncle A
Spoon the pan sauce generously over the chicken.
Top with:
- sliced scallions
- parsley or cilantro
- fresh lemon slices
Optional:
Drizzle a tiny extra spoon of Summer’s Sili over the top for extra heat and color.
Serving Ideas
Perfect with:
- jasmine rice
- roasted potatoes
- buttered noodles
- crusty bread
- grilled vegetables