Mediterranean Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3-4 chicken breasts; 2 lemons; 2-3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 1 large sweet onion, finely minced; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 tsp. lemon pepper; 2 c. chicken broth or water; 1 can chick-peas or garbanzos, liquid removed; 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped; 1 Tbsp. Wondra or flour (optional)

Servings: persons

3-4 chicken breasts
2 lemons
2-3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 large sweet onion, finely minced
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tsp. lemon pepper
2 c. chicken broth or water
1 can chick-peas or garbanzos, liquid removed
1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1 Tbsp. Wondra or flour (optional)

1
Cut lemons into 2 halves each.
2
Rub chicken with one lemon half.
3
In a large Dutch oven, saute onion in extra virgin olive oil until soft and golden brown colored.
4
Rub chicken with lemon pepper.
5
Sear chicken on both sides in the onion and extra virgin olive oil.
6
Add in garlic and saute for 1 more minute or possibly till garlic is lightly colored.
7
Add in broth or water and liquid removed chick-peas or garbanzos, the juice from the lemons and salt and pepper, to taste.
8
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 40 min or just until chicken is tender (depends upon size of chicken breasts).
9
If a thicker sauce is desired, stir flour (or Wondra) into sauce during final 15 min of cooking.
10
10 min before serving, stir in parsley (save a healthy pinch for garnishing).
11
Taste and adjust seasoning adding salt and pepper to taste.
12
Serve chicken with chick-peas or garbanzos on the side; top with sauce and a sprinkle of parsley.
13
Leftovers can be refrigerated in the sauce and served the next day over pasta or rice or sprinkled with mozzarella and baked till cheese melts and chicken has reheated.

889

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3-4 chicken breasts, 2 lemons, 2-3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, 1 large sweet onion, finely minced, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe 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 Pepper Chicken Recipe

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