Cyndi’s Lemon Chicken
February 23, 2020
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As many of you know, I have a lemon tree in my backyard that is a champion producer. Each season I end up with 200-300 lemons, so lemon recipes are a staple around my house. This one has quickly become a favorite. Sautéed chicken breast in a silky, lemony gravy….Yum!
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| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 10-15 minutes |
| Servings |
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Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp. olive oil divided
- 4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 8 Tbsp. All-purpose flour divided
- 2 -3 medium Lemons 1 juiced, 1 thinly sliced horizontially
- 1.5 - 2 cups chicken broth Bone broth works excellent here, as well
- 3 Tbsp. cold, unsalted butter
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
Cook the Chicken
- Combine 4 Tbsp. flour, salt and pepper in shallow bowl. Dredge chicken in flour, coating well. Set aside.
- Heat 2 Tbsp. of oil over medium heat, in large, non-stick skillet until hot. Sauté chicken in oil until golden brown on each side.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside while making sauce.
Make the Sauce
- To the same pan, add remaining 4 Tbsp. olive oil and lemon slices. Cook about 1 minute until hot.
- Sprinkle remaining 4 Tbsp. flour over and stir around to cook for 1-2 minutes. This gets rid of the raw flour taste. Don't let it brown, you just want it to be combined well with the oil and lightly toasted.
- Add 1 cup of the broth and whisk until gravy thickens. Add additional broth as needed to make a medium thick gravy. You can see the consistency I like from the video. Adding more broth will thin it out and make it more like a sauce than a gravy, so add the both a little at a time until it's just right for you!
- Add reserved lemon juice, 1 Tbsp. at a time, to taste.
Finish up
- When gravy is to desired thickness and tartness, nestle the cooked chicken (and any accumulated juices from resting dish) into the gravy to heat through, about 3 minutes.
- Add cold butter, 1 Tbsp. at a time, to pan, swirling to combine. This will give the gravy a silky feel.
- Taste for salt and pepper and adjust as necessary.
- Enjoy!