Sunday, March 30, 2025

Lemon & Dill Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1-1¼ pounds) 
  • Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste 
  • 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil, divided 
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 cloves garlic, minced 
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 
  • 2 teaspoons fl our 
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided 
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  1. Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. 
  2. Heat 1½ teaspoons oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. 
  3. Add the chicken and sear until well browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. 
  4. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
  5.  Reduce heat to medium. 
  6. Add the remaining 1½ teaspoons oil to the pan. 
  7. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. 
  8. Whisk broth, flour, 1 tablespoon dill and lemon juice in a measuring cup and add to pan. 
  9. Cook, whisking, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
  10.   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. 
  11. Transfer the chicken to a warmed platter. 
  12. Season sauce with salt and pepper and spoon over the chicken. 
  13. Garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon dill. 

Serves 4 at 170 cal each, 1 sat fat, 3 carb 24 protein 339 sodium