Chicken And Baby Carrots With Lemon And Chives Recipe

Name: Chicken And Baby Carrots With Lemon And Chives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup minced fresh chives, divided; 4 teaspoons grated lemon rind, divided; 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided; 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, divided; 4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves; 32 baby carrots (about 1 pound); 1 (16-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; Fresh chives (optional); Thin lemon slices (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup minced fresh chives, divided
4 teaspoons grated lemon rind, divided
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, divided
4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
32 baby carrots (about 1 pound)
1 (16-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
Fresh chives (optional)
Thin lemon slices (optional)

1
Combine 1/4 cup minced chives, 2 teaspoons lemon rind, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon oil, salt, and 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce in a large zip-top plastic bag; add chicken to bag. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 2 hours. Remove chicken from bag, and pat dry; discard marinade.
2
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, and cook for 3 minutes on each side. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add 2 teaspoons lemon rind, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce, carrots, and broth, and simmer for 15 minutes or until carrots are tender. Spoon 1/3 cup sauce onto each of 4 plates, and arrange 1 chicken breast half and 8 carrots on top of sauce. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon minced chives. Garnish with additional fresh chives and lemon slices, if desired.

575

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup minced fresh chives, divided, 4 teaspoons grated lemon rind, divided, 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided, 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Baby Carrots With Lemon And Chives 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.

Chicken And Baby Carrots With Lemon And Chives

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