Quick N Easy Lemon Dill Chicken Recipe
Fresh lemon and dill create a quick Greek-inspired pan sauce for simple sauteed chicken breasts.
Active Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings
Low-Carb Diabetes-Appropriate Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Low Added Sugar Soy-Free Heart-Healthy High-Protein Egg-Free Low-Calorie
INGREDIENTS For Quick N Easy Lemon & Dill Chicken Recipe
◾4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (1-1 1/4 pounds)
◾Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
◾3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, or canola oil, divided
◾¼ cup finely chopped onion
◾3 cloves garlic, minced
◾1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
◾2 teaspoons flour
◾2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
◾1 tablespoon lemon juice
INSTRUCTIONS For Quick N Easy Lemon & Dill Chicken Recipe
⭐Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
⭐Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
⭐Add the chicken and sear until well browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
⭐Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
⭐Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to the pan.
⭐Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
⭐Whisk broth, flour, 1 tablespoon dill and lemon juice in a measuring cup and add to pan.
⭐Cook, whisking, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
⭐Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan; reduce heat to low and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes.
⭐Transfer the chicken to a warmed platter.
⭐Season sauce with salt and pepper and spoon over the chicken.
⭐Garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill.
NUTRITIONAL INFO:
calories170total fat 6g saturated fat 1 g cholesterol 63 mg sodium 340mg total carbohydrate 3 g dietary fiber 0g total sugars 1 g protein 24 g vitamin c 3 mg calcium 19 mg iron 1mg potassium 272mg