Lemon Chicken


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Nutritional Info
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 283.5
  • Total Fat: 5.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 136.9 mg
  • Sodium: 457.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 54.7 g

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Introduction

Chicken with a little zing to it. Chicken with a little zing to it.

Ingredients

    • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped

Directions

1. Remove fat from chicken.

2. Make lemon sauce: Beat remaining ingredients in a medium-sized bowl with a whisk or fork.

3. Spray a 10-inch skillet with cooking spray and cook chicken over medium-high heat for about 15 minutes or until juices are no longer pink when thickest part of chicken is cut.

4. Spoon some lemon sauce over chicken, turn chicken over and cook for an additional 15-20 seconds. Serve chicken topped with remainder of sauce.

Serves 4.

Reprinted with permission by Public Health – Seattle & King County

TAGS:  Poultry |

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Used the Grill, very good - 6/22/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Really have used this recipe for different occasions and even at church gatherings and every one wants the recipe my mom dont like chicken but when I make this dish she likes it I love chicken myself thank you for a great dish - 6/17/08


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    My whole family loved this checken, including my 3 yo and my 1 yo twins. I did cook it in more lemon juice and added a little pepper to it, but it was delicious. - 6/9/08


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    My family really liked this. I liked the fact that is so low in calories and carbs. - 5/19/07


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Very easy and great taste. I seasoned the chicken with sea salt & garlic and lemon pepper before cooking the chicken. - 6/18/08


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Very good and easy to make. The whole family liked it! - 3/11/08


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Very flavorful and easy! - 2/23/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I added mushrooms - even my teenage son liked it!
    - 2/9/08


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Even my husband who does not care much for chicken ate this. - 2/8/08


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    It was the best. Everybody in my family loved it. - 7/18/07


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Very easy and it taste very good. - 6/27/07


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Easy to make and has a great taste for the lemon lover. - 6/5/07


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    Delicious and easy. I added ground black pepper and fresh tarragon. - 3/5/13


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    Excellent! I did add more lemon juice and used fresh basil from my garden and dried paraley (reversed what was called for), but it came out great! Since it is just hbby and I I froze the extra two servings for another night. - 7/11/11


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    Good
    As a person still learning to cook boneless chicken breasts, this recipe is a great help! Very pretty, too. I wanted a more lemony flavor, though and perhaps a different way of cooking to keep breasts tender (but may be my lack of experience?) - 6/12/11


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    Incredible!
    Simple, quick, and very tasty - 4/5/11


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    Incredible!
    Even my kids liked it! - 3/16/11


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    Incredible!
    So quick, so easy, LOVED IT!!!! - 1/7/11


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    Very Good
    This is a great recipe. I added a few more spices like thyme, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Then I broiled the chicken in a cast iron skillet. It was delicious! I chopped up the leftover chicken to put in a salad tomorrow. This was yummy. - 1/2/11


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    Yummy - 10/5/10


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    Good
    A nice change for chicken. Not overwhelming in lemon. - 9/22/10


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    I will try this tomorrow. - 6/22/10


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    Good
    It was pretty good! Next time I think I may rub the chicken breasts with this the day before I cook, to let the taste sink all the way through then brush with lemon juice while cooking. We also used the Foreman and it worked like a charm! - 1/24/10


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    Very Good
    I made this last night. Instead of breast, I used cornish hens. - 11/14/09


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    Very Good
    My husband REALLY liked it - and it didn't take much time at all! - 10/19/09


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    seems to be nice meal specialy low in fat and healthy , i must try it - 6/15/09


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    Incredible!
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    yumm - 5/7/09


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Thankyou for the recipe sounds yummy I will try it tonight - 5/7/09


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    Incredible!
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Sounds Good!! - 4/16/09


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Thank you for a lemon chicken recipe that's low in fat and sugar! Perfect! - 2/22/09


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    LYLAJI....The receipe tell you what Lemon Sauce is....
    You make it .. item #2 Lemon juice/Olive Oil and Garlic
    Making this next week.....sounds lovely     - 2/14/09


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    what is lemon sauce ??????????????????? - 2/8/09


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    Incredible!
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This sounds wonderful......can't wait to make it! I'll probably serve it with couscous and steamed broccoli :) - 2/1/09


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I will be making this later today! - 2/1/09


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    very good - 2/1/09


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    Incredible!
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Sounds real good to me! - 8/12/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    poppyjames1943 ( Delious) - 6/15/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    loved it - 6/15/08


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    what is lemon sauce - 2/9/08