Lemon Chicken

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
• 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 & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 separate the tenderloins from the breasts.
• 2 between sheets of plastic wrap pound the thicker side of the breast to make it more even in thickness.
• 3 season the chicken with salt.
• 4 heat the olive oil in a large skillet over moderate heat.
• 5 add the chicken breasts and tenderloins.
• 6 saute for about 4 to 5 minutes.
• 7 you'll know to turn the chicken over when the top looks opaque (tenderloins may take only 2 to 3 minutes per side).
• 8 saute on other side 4 to 5 minutes or until the interior is cooked through.
• 9 mix lemon zest and lemon juice into chicken broth.
• 10 remove the chicken to a plate.
• 11 give the lemonbroth cornstarch mixture a stir and add it to skillet.
• 12 deglaze the pan and simmer for a two minutes or until the sauce looks thick and glossy.
• 13 taste and season with salt and pepper.
• 14 remove the skillet from the heat and whisk in the butter if you wish.
• 15 pour the sauce pour over the chicken and sprinkle the scallions on top.