Best 6 Chicken Breasts In Light Lemon Sauce Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing Chicken Breasts in Light Lemon Sauce, a symphony of flavors that will awaken your taste buds. This delectable dish showcases tender chicken breasts enveloped in a vibrant lemon sauce, exuding a delightful citrusy aroma. The symphony of flavors continues with our collection of carefully curated recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the tangy zest of Lemon Pepper Chicken to the creamy richness of Creamy Lemon Chicken, our recipes cater to diverse palates. Whether you seek a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive dish for a special occasion, our collection has something for every home chef. Join us as we explore the culinary delights of chicken in lemon sauce, transforming ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary feast.

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LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS



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Tonight, try Ina Garten's surprisingly easy Lemon Chicken Breasts, infused with the flavors of France's Provence region, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup good olive oil
3 tablespoons minced garlic (9 cloves)
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 boneless chicken breasts, skin on (6 to 8 ounces each)
1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Warm the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the garlic, and cook for just 1 minute but don't allow the garlic to turn brown. Off the heat, add the white wine, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt and pour into a 9 by 12-inch baking dish.
  • Pat the chicken breasts dry and place them skin side up over the sauce. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle them liberally with salt and pepper. Cut the lemon in 8 wedges and tuck it among the pieces of chicken.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken breasts, until the chicken is done and the skin is lightly browned. If the chicken isn't browned enough, put it under the broiler for 2 minutes. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot with the pan juices.

CHICKEN PICCATA WITH LEMON SAUCE



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Once you've tried this tangy, yet delicate lemon chicken piccata, you won't hesitate to make it for company. Seasoned with parmesan and parsley, the chicken cooks up golden brown, then is drizzled with a light lemon sauce. -Susan Pursell, Fountain Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth, divided
5 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a shallow dish, combine the egg substitute, 2 tablespoons wine, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic and hot pepper sauce. In another shallow dish, combine the flour, Parmesan cheese, parsley and salt. Coat chicken with flour mixture, dip in egg substitute mixture, then coat again with flour mixture., In a large nonstick skillet, brown 4 chicken breast halves in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil for 3-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm. Drain drippings. Repeat with remaining chicken and oil. Remove and keep warm., In the same pan, melt butter. Add the remaining wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, until sauce is reduced by a fourth. Drizzle over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN BREASTS IN LEMON CREAM SAUCE



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My family loves chicken, and this is a quick & tasty way to spruce up the everyday bird. We love this over all types of pasta.

Provided by Just Cher

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons butter, divided
12 ounces mushrooms, sliced
6 boneless chicken breasts
all-purpose flour (to dredge)
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Melt 3 tbs butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add mushrooms and saute until tender.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Sprinkle chicken with salt& pepper, dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
  • Melt remaining 3 tbs butter in skillet.
  • Add chicken and saute 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • Transfer chicken to a serving platter (keep warm).
  • Add broth to skillet, scraping up browned bits.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until reduced to approximately 3/4 cup.
  • Stir in cream and lemon juice.
  • Cook over medium heat until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in mushrooms, white pepper& salt to taste.
  • Add chicken and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until sauce is a medium thick consistency.
  • Serve over rice or noodles.

CONTEST-WINNING CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE



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It looks impressive, but this mouthwatering chicken and mushroom sauce comes together in no time. I think its flavor rivals that of many full-fat entrees found in fancy restaurants. -Jennifer Pemberton, Muncie, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup fat-free milk
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sherry or chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Mix cornstarch and milk until smooth. Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness., In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook chicken until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes per side. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms and onion until tender. Stir in sherry, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Return to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Return chicken to pan; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN BREASTS IN LIGHT LEMON SAUCE



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I found a version of this recipe in the paper and tinkered with it to try to lighten it up. This is what I came up with. Some times I saute sliced mushrooms and add them to the sauce. This is good served with rice.

Provided by Sweet PQ

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 boneless chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper (I actually use lemon pepper)
2 tablespoons margarine
2/3 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons sherry wine (I have used wine in a pinch)
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup evaporated skim milk
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/8-1/4 cup parmesan cheese (depends on your preference)

Steps:

  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  • Melt margarine in a large skillet, add chicken stock, and bring to a boil.
  • Add the chicken breasts and cook over medium heat, turning once or twice, just until the chicken is no longer pink (this should take 6-10 minutes). Remove the chicken to an ovenproof pan.
  • Add the sherry, lemon juice and lemon peel to the stock in the skillet.
  • Add cornstarch to the evaporated milk, mixing well. Slowly add to the skillet, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil so it thickens.
  • Remove sauce from heat and pour over the chicken.
  • Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over.
  • Place under the broiler until golden brown (should only take a couple of minutes).

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH LEMON



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In this recipe, which Pierre Franey brought to The Times in 1992 in one of his 60-Minute Gourmet columns, two teaspoons of lemon zest are added to a simple sauce of lemon juice, thyme, garlic and shallots. It is, at once, lively and elegant. To round it out, it needs a sturdy accompaniment. Mr. Franey suggested mashed potatoes with garlic and basil, with just a little olive oil swirled in.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, times classics, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup flour for dredging
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 skinless boneless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup chicken broth, fresh or canned
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Season flour with salt and pepper, and dredge the chicken all over. Remove the excess flour.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy skillet large enough to hold the chicken pieces in one layer. Add chicken and cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Flip the chicken and cook for 5 minutes more, or until cooked through. Carefully remove the oil from the skillet, leaving the chicken. Discard the oil.
  • Add the thyme, shallots and garlic, and cook for about a minute. Do not burn the garlic. Add the lemon rind, the lemon juice and the broth.
  • Scrape the skillet to dissolve the brown particles that cling to the bottom. Add the butter, and cook for 3 minutes longer. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 396, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 584 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • For a crispy outer layer, pat the chicken breasts dry before cooking.
  • Use a combination of olive oil and butter to cook the chicken breasts, as this will help to prevent them from sticking to the pan and burning.
  • Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat, so that they have time to cook through without burning.
  • Add the lemon juice and zest to the pan towards the end of cooking, as this will help to brighten the flavor of the sauce.
  • Serve the chicken breasts immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, pasta, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Chicken Breasts in Light Lemon Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken breasts are cooked in a flavorful sauce made with lemon juice, zest, garlic, and herbs, and they are served with a side of roasted vegetables. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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