Chicken Breasts with Roasted Lemons

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Chicken Breasts with Roasted Lemons

Chicken Breasts with Roasted Lemons

Tangy roasted lemons harmonize beautifully with chicken. They are also delicious chopped and sprinkled over fish.

Serves 4

Prep Time 40 min

Total Time 40 min.

Nutrition Profile: Diabetes Appropriate   Healthy Weight   Heart Healthy   Low Calorie   Low Carb   Low Sat Fat   Low Sodium  

Ingredients

  • 3 medium lemons, thinly sliced and seeded
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, (about 1 pound total), trimmed
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoon drained capers, rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 3 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, divided

Cooking Directions

Step 1


To prepare roasted lemons: Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange lemon slices in a single layer on it. Brush the lemon slices with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Roast the lemons until slightly dry and beginning to brown around the edges, 25 to 30 minutes.

Step 2


Meanwhile, prepare chicken: Cover chicken with plastic wrap and pound with a rolling pin or heavy skillet until flattened to about 1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle the chicken with 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow dish and dredge the chicken to coat both sides; shake off excess (discard remaining flour).

Step 3


Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Add broth and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in capers. Boil until the liquid is reduced to syrup consistency, 5 to 8 minutes, turning the chicken halfway. Add the roasted lemons, butter, 2 tablespoons parsley and more pepper, if desired; simmer until the butter melts and the chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a platter. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon parsley and serve.



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