Description
This Pollo al Limone recipe is a classic Italian dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection in a flavorful lemon sauce. A simple yet elegant dish that is sure to impress!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Place between plastic wrap and pound to even thickness.
- Coat the Chicken: Combine flour, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken in flour mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook chicken in butter and olive oil until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, then add chicken broth and lemon juice. Simmer and return chicken to skillet.
- Finish and Serve: Heat chicken through, season, garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
- The nutritional values are estimated and can vary based on ingredients and brands used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
