LEMON THYME CHICKEN

Lemon Thyme Chicken image

Provided by Sarah R.

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper.
Set aside 4-1/2 teaspoons for sauce.
Sprinkle the remaining flour mixture over both sides of chicken.
In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 7-9 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
Remove and keep warm.
In the same pan, saute onion in butter until tender.
Add thyme and reserved flour mixture; stir until blended.
Gradually stir in the broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Serve over chicken.
Sprinkle with parsley.