CHICKEN (OR SALMON) IN A ZESTY LEMON CREAM SAUCE

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I adapted this recipe from one I found in a South Beach diet cookbook. The original recipe is with broiled salmon, I prefer it with chicken, but still prepare it both ways. It's fast, easy, and so yummy. Tastes a bit like a creamy chicken picatta.

Provided by Lassie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (pounded or sliced thin)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 cup sour cream (reduced or fat free work great)
flour, enough to dust the chicken breasts
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  • Lightly dredge with flour, shaking off excess.
  • Sauté chicken breasts in olive oil until light brown and cooked through, approximately 4 minutes per side.
  • Place chicken aside in a pretty dish or platter.
  • Add another tablespoon of oil to pan, if necessary, and sauté garlic over medium heat for one minute.
  • Reduce heat to low and add the lemon juice, capers, and lemon-pepper seasoning. Cook for five minutes.
  • Add the sour cream and cook for five more minutes, or until heated through.
  • Pour sauce over chicken and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.1, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 78.5, Sodium 217, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 27.4

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