OLIVE GARDEN POLLO LIMONE (LEMON CHICKEN)

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This recipe originally came from the Olive Garden website but I have changed a few of the steps after trial and error in my home chicken. We have a thing for lemony chicken in my house and this is one of the favorites.

Provided by Christina Chavez

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
2 minced garlic cloves
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (plus more to garnish)
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Pound chicken to 1/4 inch thickness.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over high heat.
  • Lightly coat chicken with flour shaking off excess.
  • Cook in skillet until brown and nearly cooked through.
  • Remove chicken and reserve on the side.
  • Add 1/2 tsp oil to the skillet reducing heat to low.
  • Saute green onions and garlic until tender.
  • Deglaze the pan with broth and wine (scraping browned bits from pan).
  • Add lemon juice and parsley.
  • Bring mixture to a boil over high heat (3 min).
  • Add lemon peel and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Return chicken to skillet and coat with sauce.
  • Cover skillet for 5 minutes over medium-low heat turning chicken once.
  • Plate the chicken and top with sauce and parsley for garnish.

Lukhanyo Lepheana
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Paul Andrews
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This is my favorite chicken recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Mohammad nazim Khan 23
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful.


Manuel Wesley
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually make it with rotisserie chicken, and it always turns out delicious.


Riyaz Khan
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's only a few ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious and flavorful dish.


Jin X
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Hawi Tadele
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to wow them.


Babul Khan
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I wasn't sure about the combination of lemon and chicken, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors work really well together.


Becky Leanch
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is to die for.


Natalia Szafirska
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful.


mona jan mohammadi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually make it with rotisserie chicken, and it always turns out delicious.


Krzysztof Butynski
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I love the bright and lemony flavor of this dish. It's a great way to lighten up a heavy meal.


SubBastion Bastion
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Asad Ali Mangrio
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I tried it. The chicken was so flavorful and moist.


John Witbooi
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my guests.


maribeth santos
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce is amazing. I usually serve it over pasta or rice.


Ephrem Habtamu
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Joshua Yangean
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. I loved the combination of lemon and garlic.


Said Muhammad
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.