Chicken Cutlets With Bacon, Rosemary and Lemon

Name: Chicken Cutlets With Bacon, Rosemary and Lemon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces (using scissors works best); flour, for dredging; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded out to an even thickness; 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 4 garlic cloves, sliced thin; 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

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Recipe by 2Bleu

A family favorite and an always requested recipe.

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READY IN: 40mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

4

slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces (using scissors works best)
flour, for dredging
4

boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded out to an even thickness
¹⁄₂

teaspoon salt (to taste)
¹⁄₂

teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
1

tablespoon unsalted butter
4

garlic cloves, sliced thin
1

tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1

cup chicken broth
2

tablespoons lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

Fry bacon in a large skillet over med-high heat til crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer with slotted spoon to plate lined with paper towels. Spoon off all but 2 tablespoons bacon fat.
Meanwhile, place flour in shallow dish. Season chicken with salt and pepper, dredge in flour, shake off excess.
Add butter to reserved bacon fat in skillet and heat. Cook chicken until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate, leaving fat in skillet. Cover chicken loosely with foil.
Reduce heat to medium and add garlic and rosemary. Cook about 2 minutes. Add broth and lemon juice, deglazing the pan using a wooden spoon. Simmer until slightly thickened (about 5 min).
Return chicken and bacon to pan and simmer, turning chicken once until sauce is thick and glossy, about 4 minutes.

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