Lemon Herb Chicken

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Our home economists created this mouth-watering main course. A flavorful sauce nicely glazes the tender moist chicken.

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Published on August 3, 2021
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • ½ cup chicken broth

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • ½ teaspoon minced fresh rosemary

  • ¼ teaspoon grated lemon peel

  • 1 dash Dash pepper

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

  • 2 tablespoons water

Directions

  1. In a nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides over medium heat. Add the broth, basil, garlic, lemon juice, rosemary, lemon peel and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken and keep warm.

  2. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve over chicken.

Tips

Nutritional Analysis: 1 serving equals 179 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 66 mg cholesterol, 307 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 27 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 3 lean meat.