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Chicken Breasts With Meyer Lemon Shallot Sauce

Delicious chicken breasts with a tangy Meyer lemon shallot sauce.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces Chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 pieces Shallots finely chopped
  • 2 pieces Meyer lemons juiced and zested
  • 1 cup Chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. 2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. 3. In the same skillet, add shallots and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. 4. Add Meyer lemon juice, zest, and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce is reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5. Return chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  6. 6. Stir in butter until melted and sauce is smooth. Serve chicken breasts with sauce spooned over the top.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Chicken, Meyer Lemon, Shallot Sauce
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