Lemon Chicken for Two
This lemon chicken is cooked in a skillet and is served over mashed potatoes. It is the perfect portion size for two filling meals.
Servings: 2 portions
Calories: 683cal
Cost: $5
Equipment
- large, deep-walled skillet
- medium bowl
- Sauce pan
Ingredients
- 1 lb white meat chicken 4 smaller breast pieces
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsps. unsalted butter divided
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 large lemon sliced into 8 discs
- 1 tbsp parsley fresh
Instructions
- Season both sides of chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece of chicken in flour.
- In a large skillet, over medium-low heat add 3 tablespoons of butter and olive oil; allow butter to just melt.
- Add chicken to the skillet and pan-fry for 3-5 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degree Fahrenheit. Chicken should be golden brown and have a crunchy outer.
- Once chicken is cooked, add it to a separate dish and loosely cover with foil.
- Prepare instant mashed potatoes, or rice/side.
- In a stock pot; add 1 tablespoon of butter, honey, lemon juice, lemon slices, and chicken stock. Heat until a boil, and then simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the mashed potatoes/rice to two bowls. Then top with chicken and finally the sauce.
- Sprinkle bowls with fresh parsley and enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 683cal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 207mg | Sodium: 550mg | Potassium: 889mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 940IU | Vitamin C: 14.9mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1.7mg