LEMON THYME CHICKEN

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Buttered onions are a great addition to this easy lemon chicken recipe. Best of all, it takes only a few minutes to brown the lightly breaded chicken on the stove top. -Kay Shimonek, Corsicana, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper. Set aside 4-1/2 teaspoons for sauce. Sprinkle remaining flour mixture over both sides of chicken. , In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until juices run clear, 7-9 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in thyme and reserved flour mixture until blended. Gradually stir in broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve over chicken. Sprinkle with thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Taha Amane
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked in about 20 minutes. The sauce was also very good. I served it over rice and it was a delicious meal.


Melaku Mengistu
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Donna Avelar
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ch Asghar
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I usually serve it with rice and broccoli.


Phillip Wade
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and they cooked in about 25 minutes. The sauce was also very good. I served it over pasta and it was a delicious meal.


Hassan Yakubu
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


K GEE
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Wendy Parker
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a favorite. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I usually serve it with roasted potatoes and green beans.


Lilia Vanrouge
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked in about 20 minutes. The sauce was also very good. I served it over rice and it was a delicious meal.


Wafa Saqib
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


adeshina akinade
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This recipe was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lemon-thyme sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


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