Lemon Chicken with Croutons Recipe

Name: Lemon Chicken with Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 oz. long loaf Italian bread; 1/2 medium head chicory; 1 medium head radicchio; 1 medium head Belgian endive; light corn-oil spread; 1 clove garlic; 4 small skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 tbsp. lemon juice; 1 tsp. all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. chicken-flavor instant bouillon; 1/4 tsp. sugar; 2 tbsp. drained capers; 1/4 c. bottled fat-free Italian salad dressing

Servings: persons

4 oz. long loaf Italian bread
1/2 medium head chicory
1 medium head radicchio
1 medium head Belgian endive
light corn-oil spread
1 clove garlic
4 small skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. chicken-flavor instant bouillon
1/4 tsp. sugar
2 tbsp. drained capers
1/4 c. bottled fat-free Italian salad dressing

1
Cut bread into 1-inch cubes.
2
Tear chicory into 2-inch pieces.
3
Cut radicchio into 1/2-inch slices.
4
Cut Belgian endive lengthwise in half.
5
Place halves cut-side down and thinly slice lengthwise.
6
Place salad greens in large bowl.
7
In nonstick 12-inch skillet over medium heat, in 2 tablespoons hot light corn-oil spread, cook bread cubes and garlic, stirring occasionally, until bread is lightly browned.
8
Discard garlic; remove garlic croutons to bowl with salad greens.
9
Wipe skillet clean.
10
In same skillet over medium-high heat, in 1 more tablespoon hot light corn-oil spread, cook chicken and salt until chicken is browned on both sides.
11
Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook until chicken is tender and juices run clear when chicken is pierced with tip of knife.
12
Remove chicken to plate.
13
In 1-cup measuring cup, mix lemon juice, flour, chicken-flavor bouillon, sugar, and enough water to equal 1/2 cup.
14
Add capers, lemon-juice mixture, and any juices from chicken on plate to skillet; heat to boiling.
15
Boil 1 minute.
16
Toss salad greens and garlic croutons with fat-free dressing.
17
Arrange chicken and salad on 4 dinner plates; spoon lemon sauce over chicken.

108

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Protein

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 oz. long loaf Italian bread, 1/2 medium head chicory, 1 medium head radicchio, 1 medium head Belgian endive, and more.

Yes, Lemon Chicken with Croutons 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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Lemon Chicken with Croutons

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