Butter-Braised Chicken with Egg Yolk Sauce

Eating a high-protein, high-fat first meal isn’t just a trend — it’s how our ancestors thrived. Starting your day with animal protein and quality fat (like pastured chicken and rich egg yolk) helps stabilize your blood sugar, improve focus, and support lean muscle retention. Unlike carb-heavy breakfasts that spike and crash your energy, meals like this one keep you grounded and fueled for hours.

Butter and egg yolk offer essential fat-soluble vitamins (like A, D, E, and K2) that work synergistically to support hormone health, brain clarity, and even mood regulation. When you pair them with clean animal protein, you’re giving your body the blueprint to thrive.

A crisp sear, a rich glaze, and a tender bite — this dish brings together the elegance of old-world cooking with the simplicity of ancestral nutrition. Loaded with clean protein and brain-fueling fats, it’s the kind of reset your body will thank you for.

Butter-Braised Chicken with Egg Yolk Sauce

This recipe keeps it simple — just a few high-quality ingredients prepared with care. The result? Juicy chicken, seared golden in butter, paired with a decadent sauce made entirely of warm, whisked egg yolks. It's deeply satisfying, low-carb, and nutrient-dense — a meal your body and brain will thank you for.

Servings 1 people

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

For the Chicken & Sauce

• 150 g Chicken breast pasture-raised if possible
• 2 units Egg Yolks organic and fresh
• 2 tbsp Butter grass-fed preferred
• 1 pinch Maldon Sea salt flakes to taste
• 1 pinch Black pepper  for taste – optional

For Cleaning

• ½ unit Juice of a lemon for cleaning only
• 1 tsp salt don't over do it
• 1 unit warm filtered water

Garnish

• 1 pinch Fresh cilantro or parsley for color and brightness

Instructions

 

• Clean the chicken:In a bowl, rub the chicken breast with the juice of ½ lemon, 1 tsp salt, and warm water. Let sit for 2 minutes, then rinse and pat dry thoroughly with a clean towel.
  
• Sear the chicken:In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chicken breast and sear for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked. Set aside to rest.
  
• Make the egg yolk sauce:In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks with a pinch of salt.
  
• Make the egg yolk sauce:Transfer to a clean pan and warm gently over low heat, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens to a silky texture. Do not let it boil or scramble.
  
• Serve:Slice the rested chicken and plate it with a generous drizzle of the yolk sauce. Garnish with chopped herbs if desired, and serve immediately.
  
• Storage Tip

  Chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days in an airtight container. If saving yolk sauce, store separately and reheat very gently over low heat or a double boiler.
  
• Nutrition Info (Per Serving)

  Calories: ~430 kcal

  Protein: ~32g

  Fat: ~32g

  Carbs: ~0g

  Why it works: This recipe is high in healthy fats and protein, helping regulate blood sugar, maintain lean muscle, and fuel brain clarity — especially when eaten as a first meal.

Notes

Notes

Herbal infusion: Add rosemary, thyme, or garlic to the butter while cooking the chicken for extra aroma and flavor.

Sauce upgrade: Add a squeeze of lemon to the yolk sauce for a subtle tang.

Make it a full plate: Pair with steamed spinach, mashed squash, or roasted root veggies for a grounding and complete ancestral meal.

Calories: 430kcal

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: French

Keyword: Quick Meal, Sauce, Stovetop, summer

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