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Lemon Garlic Chicken

Servings:

4

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 tsp paprika
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp margarine or butter
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp grated lemon zest
• ¼ cup white wine

Instructions:

1. Sprinkle chicken with paprika, salt and pepper.
2. Melt the butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat, also, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
3. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken to the skillet.
4. Sauté the chicken for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until it begins to brown slightly.
5. Remove the chicken and place on a baking sheet. Pour half of the lemon juice over the chicken and then place the sheet in the oven and set the timer for 5 minutes.
6. Add the garlic to the hot pan and sauté until it begins to brown (about 1-2 minutes).
7. Add the white wine to the pan to de-glace.
8. After about a minute or two, add the lemon zest to the pan. Reduce by half, then cover and set aside.
9. By now the timer should have gone off. Use the remaining lemon juice to pour over the chicken once again and set the timer for another 5 minutes.
10. Once the chicken is done (it may need another minute or two depending on how thick they are), place over a dish of Spanish or vermicelli rice, and pour the sauce overtop liberally.
11. Garnish with some lemon-twists and a few sprigs of fresh herbs like sage or basil.

For a little color and extra flavor, add finely diced red peppers and a little lemon zest to the rice as it’s simmering. Or let the chicken cool, then add it to a tossed salad for an excellent lunchtime meal!