LEMON CINNAMON CHICKEN

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This is a very light dish and makes your house smell wonderful. I found this on another site and make it often. I serve this over rice and add asparagus to the meal.

Provided by Renea

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lemon
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 teaspoons olive oil
3 shallots, sliced
1 cup chicken broth
4 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon cornstarch or 1 teaspoon arrowroot

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish combine lemon juice, cinnamon, and 2 tsp olive oil.
  • Add chicken to mixture to coat.
  • Brown chicken in skillet over med-high heat (approx 3 min per side) Remove chicken and set aside.
  • Add shallots and olive oil to skillet, cook stirring 2 minute Add chicken broth and bring to a boil, cook for 5 minute Add chicken back to skillet, then add all remaining mixture used to coat chicken.
  • Reduce to Med-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Once finished remove chicken and add cornstarch or arrowroot powder to thicken sauce.
  • Serve over rice and add vegetable.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.1, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 285.2, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.2, Protein 32.2

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