Lemon Chicken Recipe

Name: Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon sea salt; ¼ teaspoon ground pepper; ½ cup ground sunflower seeds or ½ cup walnuts; 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved and pounded to 1/4 inch thick; 3 tablespoons olive oil; ¼ cup dry white wine; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1 lemon, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
½ cup ground sunflower seeds or ½ cup walnuts
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved and pounded to 1/4 inch thick
3 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup dry white wine
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 lemon, thinly sliced

1
Mix the salt and pepper into the ground seeds or nuts.
2
Dredge the chicken pieces in the mixture.
3
Shake off the excess and set aside.
4
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
5
Saute the chicken breasts until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side.
6
Remove from the pan and place on paper towels, turning once to absorb the excess oil.
7
Combine the wine and lemon juice and pour into the skillet.
8
Bring to a boil and scrape down any bits of chicken stuck to the sides of the pan.
9
Add the chicken pieces and simmer in the liquid for 5 minutes.
10
Remove to a heated platter.
11
Raise the heat to high, bring the liquid to a boil, and reduce the liquid to 1/4 cup.
12
Whisk in the butter and pour over the chicken.
13
Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.

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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: 1 teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, ½ cup ground sunflower seeds or ½ cup walnuts, 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved and pounded to 1/4 inch thick, and more.

Yes, Lemon 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.

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