Lemon Chicken

Ingredients

1lb chicken breast (butterflied)

black pepper

1/3 cup flour

1 tbsp olive oil

4 tbsp butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup chicken broth

2oz or 3-4tbsp of lemon juice

lemon zest

parsley

Directions

Flatten or butterfly chicken breasts until they are about 1/3" thick.

season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper.

Place flour in a shallow dish and dredge both sides of chicken breasts in flour.

Heat a 12" skillet over medium-high heat

Add olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter to a pan.

Once butter is melted, add chicken breasts.

Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Chicken is done at 165 degrees.

Move chicken to a separate plate, keeping any excess oil in the pan.

Reduce heat, add in garlic to pan and let brown (10-20 seconds).

Immediately add chicken broth and scrape garlic bits off pan so they do not stick.

Pour in lemon juice then let mixture simmer for about 2 more minutes, reducing heat again.

Add in the remaining butter and lemon zest, stirring the butter to let it melt.

Return chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the chicken.

Garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Total

Serves 3

426 cal

24g fat

16g carbs

36g protein

1g fiber

11g s. fat

1g sugars

360mg sodium