Lemon Chicken

By nanasally4

DFinase

Ingredients

• 4 skinned and boned chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lbs)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/3 cup all purpose flour
• 4 tbsp butter, divided
• 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 8 lemon slices
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• Garnish: lemon slices

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise. Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1/4 inch thickness, using a rolling pin or flat side of a meat mallet. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge chicken in flour, shaking of excess.
2. Melt 1 tbsp butter with 1 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook half of chicken in skillet 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and done. Transfer chicken to a serving platter and keep warm. Repeat procedure with 1 tbsp butter and remaining olive oil and chicken.
3. Add broth and lemon juice to skillet, and cook 1-2 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet. Add 8 lemon slices.
4. Remove skillet from heat; add parsley and remaining 2 tbsp butter and stir until butter melts. Pour sauce over chicken. Serve immediately. Garnish if desired.