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Cottage Cheese Sauce for Chicken

A quick and healthy cottage cheese sauce that elevates your chicken dinner with creamy, flavorful goodness packed with protein.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • Fresh herbs (like parsley or chives), chopped for garnish

Method
 

Making the Sauce
  1. In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
Serving
  1. Serve the sauce over baked or grilled chicken and garnish with fresh herbs.

Notes

Make sure to blend the sauce well for a creamy texture. Feel free to experiment with different herbs for varied flavors, such as dill or basil. For a lighter sauce, you can use low-fat cottage cheese. The sauce can thicken in the refrigerator; stir in a little water or lemon juice if needed.