Lemon Thyme Chicken

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 148.3
  • Total Fat: 5.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 41.2 mg
  • Sodium: 47.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
  • Protein: 17.3 g

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Introduction

Fresh thyme and fresh lemon make this a zesty treat, if roasted in the oven the chicken remains moist, delicious and nutritious. Fresh thyme and fresh lemon make this a zesty treat, if roasted in the oven the chicken remains moist, delicious and nutritious.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    6 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
    1/2 medium onion
    2 tbsp olive oil
    1 fresh lemon
    1/4 cup white flour
    2 tsp black pepper
    6 sprigs fresh thyme or 2 tbsp dried thyme

Directions

Grease bottom of porcelain baking dish with olive oil and preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Chop thin onion slices and lay in the dish with the olive oil.

In a bag combine flour and freshly ground pepper. Toss chicken breast in bag until lightly covered, remove then lay in baking pan.

Use a fine grater to zest lemon on top of chicken breast, then make thin slices of lemon to lay over the chicken breast. Add fresh thyme sprigs on top and put in the oven for 45 min to 1 hour or until chicken breast is thoroughly cooked. Serve. 6 servings, sauce is great over vegetables.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BROOKE.DAVIDSON.