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lemon chicken

A delicious, tender lemon chicken recipe with a flavorful sauce, perfect for a quick family dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 0.5 tbsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup canola oil Enough to cover the bottom of the skillet
  • 0.25 cup salted butter
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice About 1 to 1.5 lemons
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest About 1 lemon
  • 0.5 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.5 tsp dried rosemary Or 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp capers
  • freshly chopped parsley For garnish
  • sliced lemon For garnish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Season the chicken with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
  2. Dredge the chicken in flour until evenly coated and set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350℉.
  4. Cook chicken in batches until golden and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Set aside.
  5. Drain excess oil and melt butter in the skillet over medium heat.
  6. Whisk in chicken broth, rosemary, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Remove about 1/3 of the sauce and whisk in cornstarch, then return to the skillet.
  8. Stir in heavy cream and capers.
  9. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, garnish with parsley and lemon slices, then serve warm.

Notes

This lemon chicken pairs wonderfully with rice or pasta and a side of steamed vegetables.