Lemon Chicken Recipe

Name: Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole chicken breasts, halved, boned and skinned; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper; 1/2 tsp. paprika; 1/2 c. flour; 1/4 c. clarified butter; 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 Tbsp. butter; 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp. Madeira wine; 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 large lemon, cut in 6 slices; 3 Tbsp. capers; 1 tsp. chopped pimento; 1/4 c. fresh chives; 1 (8 oz.) pkg. fettuccine, cooked according to package

Servings: persons

4 whole chicken breasts, halved, boned and skinned
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 c. flour
1/4 c. clarified butter
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. Madeira wine
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 large lemon, cut in 6 slices
3 Tbsp. capers
1 tsp. chopped pimento
1/4 c. fresh chives
1 (8 oz.) pkg. fettuccine, cooked according to package

1
Pound chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness between 2 pieces of waxed paper.
2
Mix salt, pepper, paprika and flour in a plastic bag; add chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat.
3
Place butter and oil in a saute pan or large skillet; heat over medium heat until bubbly.
4
Add garlic and chicken; saute, turning, about 6 minutes or until chicken is brown and fork can be easily inserted.
5
Drain on paper towels and keep warm.
6
Drain all but 2 tablespoons of cooking fat from pan; add wine and deglaze pan, scraping up brown bits.
7
Add lemon juice and heat 1 minute; return chicken to pan; add lemon slices and heat 2 minutes.
8
Add capers and pimento.
9
Sprinkle chives over all.

512

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole chicken breasts, halved, boned and skinned, 1 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper, 1/2 tsp. paprika, 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.

Lemon Chicken

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