Lemon & Dill Chicken
Ready In: 30 mins
Serves: 4
Yields: 4 Chicken Breasts
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 -1 1⁄4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- salt, to taste
- fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil or 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
- 1⁄4 cup finely chopped onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons flour
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear until well browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to the pan. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Whisk broth, flour, 1 tablespoon dill and lemon juice in a measuring cup and add to pan. Cook, whisking, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan; reduce heat to low and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a warmed platter. Season sauce with salt and pepper and spoon over the chicken. Garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill.
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