Tuscan Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast (Served Cold)

Name: Tuscan Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast (Served Cold)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 thin sliced chicken breasts or 2 chicken breasts, horizontally cut; 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper (to taste); 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (to taste); 1 chicken bouillon cube; 1/4 onion, finely minced; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 cup warm water; 1 dash cayenne pepper (to taste); 1/4 cup white wine (Pinot Grigio or similar); 1 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

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1. Dissolve bouillon cube in warm water and put aside.
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2. Heat oil in large frying pan then add half the lemon zest.
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3. Add chicken and wine to pan and cook on low heat.
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4. Once chicken is partially cooked add bouillon mixture, onion, garlic, remainder of zest and cayenne pepper to pan.
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5. Allow concoction to simmer slowly and flip chicken breasts occasionally to ensure even cooking.
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6. When most of the water is absorbed remove chicken from pan.
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7. Crack pepper over chicken and allow to cool.
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8. Once chicken is cool put on your favorite salad or sandwich.

325

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 4 thin sliced chicken breasts or 2 chicken breasts, horizontally cut, 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper (to taste), 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (to taste), 1 chicken bouillon cube, and more.

Yes, Tuscan Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast (Served Cold) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!