Lemon Chicken Breasts

Name: Lemon Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterránea
Ingredients: units Chicken breasts; unit Lemon; 3 tbsp Butter; cloves Garlic; 1/2 cup Chicken broth; 2 tbsp Parsley; 2 tbsp Flour; 2 tbsp Olive oil

Chicken breasts seared in a bright lemon, butter and garlic sauce. An elegant, light dish made in a single pan in under half an hour.

10 minPrep

20 minCook

30 minTotal

4Servings

High ProteinLow Carb

Ingredients

Adjust servings

4 units Chicken breasts
1 unit Lemon
40 g Butter
3 cloves Garlic
120 ml Chicken broth
2 tbsp Parsley
2 tbsp Flour
2 tbsp Olive oil

Nutrition facts

per serving

320 kcal

Calories

38 g

Protein

6 g

Carbs

15 g

Fat

1 g

Fiber

5 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairy

Instructions

1
Season and lightly flour the chicken breasts.
2
Sear them in olive oil on both sides and set aside.
3
In the same pan sauté the garlic in butter.
4
Add the broth and lemon juice, scraping the bottom.
5
Return the chicken to the pan and cook 8 minutes.
6
Sprinkle parsley and serve with the sauce.

Chef tips

Pound the breasts slightly for an even thickness so they cook evenly.

Substitutions

Use boneless thighs for juicier meat.

What I used to make it

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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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