SAUTEED CHICKEN BREASTS W/ FRESH HERBS AND GINGER

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Not sure where this one came from...I think maybe a low carb cook book. Doubles or triples easily if you are feeding more than two.

Provided by little_wing

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 lime, juice of
3 tablespoons chicken broth
2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaf, torn
2 tablespoons packed fresh mint leaves, torn

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  • Cook, turning once, until firm to the touch, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the lime juice to the skillet, and scrape up any browned bits that cling to the pan with a wooden spoon.
  • Add the chicken broth and ginger, and bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and add the basil and mint to the pan and swirl the pan to combine.
  • Spoon the herb sauce over the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.1, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 146.6, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.3, Protein 27.9

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