Monday, June 6, 2011

Lemon Chicken with Broccoli


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   

Instructions

  • 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.

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