Lemon Chicken

Name: Lemon Chicken
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup chicken broth mixed with 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter; 1 small scallion, thinly sliced; Salt and freshly ground pepper

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Level: Easy
Total: 30 min

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 30 min

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1/2 cup chicken broth mixed with 2 teaspoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter

1 small scallion, thinly sliced

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

Separate the tenderloins from the breasts. Between sheets of plastic wrap pound the thicker side of the breast to make it more even in thickness. Season the chicken with salt. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over moderate heat. Add the chicken breasts and tenderloins. Saute for about 4 to 5 minutes. You'll know to turn the chicken over when the top looks opaque (tenderloins may take only 2 to 3 minutes per side). Saute on other side 4 to 5 minutes or until the interior is cooked through. Mix lemon zest and lemon juice into chicken broth.
Remove the chicken to a plate. Give the lemon broth cornstarch mixture a stir and add it to skillet. Deglaze the pan and simmer for a two minutes or until the sauce looks thick and glossy. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Remove the skillet from the heat and whisk in the butter if you wish. Pour the sauce pour over the chicken and sprinkle the scallions on top.