Lemon Walnut Chicken
By: Chef Steven Binks
In this super easy and healthy recipe, Chef Steven Binks shows you how to make Lemon Walnut Chicken, one of the most delicious healthy chicken dishes you're going to find!
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Cooking Time20 min
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoon walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 medium skinless, boneless chicken breast (pounded 1/2-inch. thick)
- 2 teaspoon whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoon shallots, diced
- 1/4 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 4 lemon wedges (garnish)
- 1/4 cup basmati brown rice, steamed
Instructions
- Combine parsley, walnuts, and lemon zest.
- Dust chicken with flour; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat; sweat shallots.
- Push shallots to one side of pan.
- Add chicken breasts; cook until golden (2 minutes per side).
- Pour chicken broth and lemon juice into pan.
- Cover and simmer 3-4 minutes.
- Use tongs to transfer chicken to a serving dish, leaving the liquid and shallots in the pan.
- Bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high heat, stir until thickened (1 minutes).
- To complete the dish, stir in the parsley mixture, pour the sauce over the chicken, and serve over rice with lemon wedges.