Sautéed Lemon Chicken
Photo by: Dasha Wright
Sautéed chicken topped with a zesty lemon sauce makes a scrumptious main dish to accompany wild rice and broccoli. This dinner has six main ingredients; staples to have on hand include olive oil, butter, salt, pepper and cooking spray.
This recipe is featured in our 7 Healthy Spring Dishes celebration. Click here for more in-season meals.
This recipe is featured in our 7 Healthy Spring Dishes celebration. Click here for more in-season meals.
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1¼ lb total)
2 lemons
¾ cup chicken broth
2 Tbsp capers, drained and rinsed
2 cups cooked broccoli
2 cups cooked wild or brown rice
2 lemons
¾ cup chicken broth
2 Tbsp capers, drained and rinsed
2 cups cooked broccoli
2 cups cooked wild or brown rice
directions:
1. Heat 3 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté chicken for 10 minutes or until cooked, turning once. Remove to a platter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Add juice and zest from 1 lemon to pan. Boil over medium heat for 1 minute, stirring. Add broth and cook for 2 minutes. Add capers and 2 Tbsp butter. Mix well. Simmer for 1 minute. Add more salt and pepper, if desired.
3. Top chicken with sauce and serve with broccoli and rice. Slice lemon and add as garnish.
Cook’s Note: You can sprinkle rice with chopped parsley, if desired.
KITCHEN COUNTER:
Serves 4. Per Serving: 420 cal, 22g carbs, 38g protein, 20g fat, 100mg chol, 560mg sodium, 3g fiber
Total Cost: $6.97
