Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth; 3 medium shallots, minced; 2 tablespoons dried greek oregano, chopped, not ground; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 2 teaspoons garlic pepper seasoning; 4 ounces lemon juice; 2 teaspoons arrowroot

Servings: persons

2 lbs chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
3 medium shallots, minced
2 tablespoons dried greek oregano, chopped, not ground
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 teaspoons garlic pepper seasoning
4 ounces lemon juice
2 teaspoons arrowroot

1
Saute the chicken pieces in the butter and olive oil until golden.
2
Add minced garlic and shallots.
3
Add 1 cup chicken broth, oregano, lemon juice, lemon zest and garlic pepper.
4
Stir, and as liquid is reduced, ballast with additional broth to prevent drying out. You may use the whole can--you should keep a good balance of liquid to the chicken pieces to form a sauce.
5
Add arrowroot to a bit (about one tablespoon) of the broth, mix until dissolved and stir into the saute.
6
Continue stirring until the sauce thickens and a glaze is formed.
7
Remove from the stove and serve over basmati rice.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 tablespoon butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean 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.

Mediterranean Lemon Chicken

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