Sauteed Chicken With Meyer Lemon

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   Toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon oil, rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper.

2. 2

   Trim the ends from 1 lemon, quarter lengthwise and remove the seeds.

3. 3

   Slice quarters crosswise into 1/8-inch slices.

4. 4

   Bring a small pot of water to a boil over high heat.

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   Add the lemon slices, lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

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   Drain under cold running water.

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   Rinse out the pot and refill it with 1 cup water, the sugar and 1 tablespoon salt.

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   Bring to a boil.

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   Drop in the blanched lemon slices and simmer for 3 minutes.

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    Drain under cold running water, pat dry.

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    Heat a skillet over high heat for 5 minutes.

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    Add 2 tablespoons oil.

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    It should start to shimmer immediately; add the lemon slices and stir-fry quickly until golden.

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    Stir in the leeks and reduce heat to medium-high.

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    Cook until leeks are soft and golden, about 3 minutes.

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    Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.

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    Push the leek mixture to one side of the skillet; stir in the chicken mixture and sear, without moving, about 4 minutes.

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    Mix in the leeks and continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink, about 3 to 6 minutes more.

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    Drizzle with juice from the remaining lemon half, to taste.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.