4-Step Chicken - Rustic Lemon-Onion Chicken Recipe

Name: 4-Step Chicken - Rustic Lemon-Onion Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, sliced in half crossways (butterflied, cut all the way through); 1 teaspoon dried thyme, plus 1 small bunch fresh thyme, leaves chopped; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup white wine (optional); 1 cup chicken broth; 3 lemons, juiced; 1 -2 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

1
Season chicken with dried thyme and salt and pepper. Heat a large saute pan over medium heat and add the oil. Dredge the chicken in flour, add to the hot oil and saute until cooked through. Set chicken aside to rest on plate tented with foil.
2
In same saute pan, over low heat, add onions and fresh thyme and cook until aromatic.
3
In a measuring cup, measure out wine, if using, and broth, and add the lemon juice. Turn the heat up to high, and deglaze the pan with the broth mixture until starting to reduce.
4
Remove the pan from the heat and finish the sauce by whisking in butter. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
5
Place the chicken on a serving platter. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve.

636

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, sliced in half crossways (butterflied, cut all the way through), 1 teaspoon dried thyme, plus 1 small bunch fresh thyme, leaves chopped, salt & freshly ground black pepper, 4 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, 4-Step Chicken - Rustic Lemon-Onion Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

4-Step Chicken - Rustic Lemon-Onion Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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