CHICKEN BREAST WITH GARLIC AND CANDIED LEMON

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I found this in July 2007 "Style at Home" magazine. It was so good, and very easy to make. I'm no cook and I had no trouble with it. It is so rich and full of flavour, I will make this if I ever need to impress guests!

Provided by Nicazz

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 lemons
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup olive oil
2 heads garlic, separated into cloves, peeled
6 chicken breasts
2 cups rich chicken broth
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Cut rind from lemons into thin strips and place in saucepan along with sugar and water.
  • Simmer and cook until peel is translucent, 10-15 minutes. Strain and let cool.
  • Juice lemons, set aside.
  • In heavy ovenproof saute pan, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add garlic cloves and chicken breasts. Brown chicken on both sides.
  • Add stock and lemon juice, bring to boil over high heat.
  • Transfer pan to oven and roast for 15 minutes or until chicken is golden and juices run clear. Reserving sauce in pan, transfer chicken to warm platter and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Reduce sauce until it coats back of spoon, 20-30 minutes.
  • Add candied lemon.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon sauce over chicken breasts to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.6, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 356.1, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 6.7, Protein 34

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