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Lemon Chicken

Lemon Chicken is yummy and easy to make, with olive oil, lemons, kosher salt, chicken broth and black pepper.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 341 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American Fussion

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts , boneless skinless
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter , divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 lemons , zested and juiced

Instructions

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  1. Butterfly the chicken breasts to make 4 thin pieces total.
  2. Season with the salt and pepper before dredging in the flour.
  3. Add two tablespoons of butter and the olive oil to the pan.
  4. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through on medium heat, 3-4 minutes on each side.
  5. Remove the chicken.
  6. Add the remaining butter and 1 teaspoon of the leftover flour to the pan and whisk well. Then add the broth, lemon juice, and zest and cook for 5-6 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  7. Pour the sauce over the chicken pieces and serve. Garnish with additional lemon wedges.

Nutrition Information

Calories 341kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 823mg (34%) Potassium 539mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 310IU (6%) Vitamin C 32mg (36%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 341

% Daily Value*

Calories 341kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 823mg 34%
Potassium 539mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 310IU 6%
Vitamin C 32mg 36%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.