Lemon Thyme Chicken

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
3 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)2 teaspoons olive oil1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon butter1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1 cup chicken broth3 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. Set aside 4-1/2 teaspoons for sauce. Sprinkle the remaining flour mixture over both sides of chicken.

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 7-9 minutes in each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm.

In the same pan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add thyme and reserved flour mixture; stir until blended. Gradually stir in the broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over chicken. Sprinkle with parsley.

1 serving= 1 chicken breast half with 3 tablespoons sauce

Yield: 4 servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ZVAMPYREROSE.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 216.7
  • Total Fat: 7.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 76.1 mg
  • Sodium: 761.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 8.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
  • Protein: 28.7 g

Member Reviews
  • CD12899144
    I love this recipe, have made it for years! - 8/23/12
  • SKYHI55
    great the sauce was heavely!!! - 1/12/11