OLIVE GARDEN POLLO LIMONE (LEMON CHICKEN)

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This recipe originally came from the Olive Garden website but I have changed a few of the steps after trial and error in my home chicken. We have a thing for lemony chicken in my house and this is one of the favorites.

Provided by Christina Chavez

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
2 minced garlic cloves
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (plus more to garnish)
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Pound chicken to 1/4 inch thickness.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over high heat.
  • Lightly coat chicken with flour shaking off excess.
  • Cook in skillet until brown and nearly cooked through.
  • Remove chicken and reserve on the side.
  • Add 1/2 tsp oil to the skillet reducing heat to low.
  • Saute green onions and garlic until tender.
  • Deglaze the pan with broth and wine (scraping browned bits from pan).
  • Add lemon juice and parsley.
  • Bring mixture to a boil over high heat (3 min).
  • Add lemon peel and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Return chicken to skillet and coat with sauce.
  • Cover skillet for 5 minutes over medium-low heat turning chicken once.
  • Plate the chicken and top with sauce and parsley for garnish.

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