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lemon chicken

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Recipe by
W a
@Wa_6210066195bec
Anywhere, AL

Serve with long grain & wild rice & parmesan asparagus or new potatoes & a tossed salad or vermicelli & green beans. Delish!

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For lemon chicken

  • 4
    boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 lb. total)
  • 1/3 c
    flour
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 c
    chicken broth
  • 1/4 c
    lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 2
    green onions, sliced

How To Make lemon chicken

  • 1
    Place each chicken piece, boned side up, between two pieces of plastic wrap. Pound chicken lightly until 1/4" thick. Remove plastic wrap.
  • 2
    In shallow dish, stir together flour and pepper. Lightly coat chicken with flour mixture.
  • 3
    In large skillet, cook chicken in hot butter over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink, turning once. Remove chicken from skillet, cover and keep warm.
  • 4
    For sauce: In a small bowl, stir together chicken broth, lemon juice and cornstarch. Add to skillet. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Stir in green onion. Serve chicken with sauce.
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