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A large skillet with pollo al limone garnished with fresh lemon slices and freshly chopped parsley.

Pollo al Limone (Italian Lemon Chicken)

Tender chicken breasts are cooked until golden brown then simmered in a garlicky lemon butter sauce and garnished with fresh parsley and lemon slices. This simple Italian lemon chicken recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with the ease of a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 198 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked back pepper
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Position the knife parallel to the cutting board and slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Place the chicken halves between two pieces of plastic wrap and gently pound with a meat mallet to achieve an even thickness. 
  • Next, combine the flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Coat the chicken pieces in the flour mixture and shake gently to remove any excess flour. 
  • Combine the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken pieces over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the cooked chicken breasts to a plate and set aside. 
  • In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the chicken broth and lemon juice to the skillet and allow it to come to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. 
  • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with any accumulated juices, and spoon the sauce over the top of the chicken. Remove after about 2-3 minutes until the chicken is heated through. 
  • Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices.

Notes

The nutritional values in this recipe are provided as estimates based on data from various nutritional databases and calculators. These values can vary depending on the actual ingredients used, brand differences, and measurement precision.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 pieceCalories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 19.1gProtein: 14.9gFat: 7.8gSaturated Fat: 2.1gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 135mgPotassium: 205mgFiber: 2.9gSugar: 0.5gCalcium: 79mgIron: 4mg
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