Lemon Chicken with Broccoli

By ecsaum

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp table salt, divided
• 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
• 12 oz Chicken, breast, raw, without skin & bone, thinly sliced
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 cup(s) fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 2 1/2 cup(s) broccoli, small florets
• 2 tsp lemon zest, or more to taste
• 2 Tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

On a plate, combine 1 1/2 tablespoons of flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper; add chicken and turn to coat.


Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning as needed, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes; remove to a plate.


Put 1 cup of broth and garlic in same skillet; bring to a boil over high heat, scrapping up browned bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon. Add broccoli; cover and cook 1 minute.


In a small cup, stir together remaining 1/2 cup of broth, 1/2 tablespoon of flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt; add to skillet and bring to a simmer over low heat.


Cover and cook until broccoli is crisp-tender and sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in chicken and lemon zest; heat through.


Remove skillet from heat and stir in parsley and lemon juice; toss to coat. Yields about 1 cup per serving.