Chicken with Lemon-Chive Sauce
Quick and tasty chicken meal with a delicious sauce to swoon over -great for any weeknight!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast sliced in half lengthwise
- 2 tbsp vegetable Oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp cold water
- 1 tbsp dried chives
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat t oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken breast pieces and fry about 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Meat should read 165°F on meat thermometer when inserted at thickest part of the breast.
- Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, bring the chicken broth to a boil, stir in lemon juice, sugar and lemon zest. Bring the mixture back to a boil.
- In another small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water, then stir into the lemon sauce. Stirring continuously, cook until thickened. Adjust sugar and lemon to taste. Add chives and stir.
- Place chicken breasts on a serving plate and spoon sauce over the breasts.
Chef Tips
* While chicken breasts are very cold, slice each breast in half lengthwise to make 2 thin chicken breast pieces. This will allow faster and more even cooking.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Chicken with Lemon-Chive Sauce
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
395
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Cholesterol
145
mg
48
%
Sodium
479
mg
21
%
Potassium
902
mg
26
%
Carbohydrates
20
g
7
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
13
g
14
%
Protein
49
g
98
%
Vitamin A
102
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
15
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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