Brown Sugar & Lemon Chicken Breast

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   Preheat your oven to 350 F. Cut your chicken breasts in half horizontally through the middle, to make 4 breast cutlets.

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   This will make them thinner and easier to cook through without drying out.

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   Then combine the flour, paprika and salt in a pie pan or small baking dish.

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   Drop each chicken breast in the mixture and toss to coat completely.

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   Pour oil into a large skillet over medium high heat.

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   Place chicken in oil and brown on both sides for 2 minutes each side, for a total of 4 minutes.

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   While the chicken is browning combine your lemon zest with your brown sugar in a small bowl.

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   Juice your lemons into another bowl.

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   Set aside.

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    Remove browned chicken breast to a casserole dish, placing it in a single layer.

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    Pour reserved lemon juice into the skillet and stir to deglaze the pan.

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    Pour the juice from the skillet onto the chicken breasts.

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    Top each chicken breast with some of the brown sugar/lemon zest mixture.

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    Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 F. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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