Best The Realtors Low Fat Low Carb Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipes

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CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN WITH GARLIC



Creamy Lemon Chicken with Garlic image

This creamy garlic chicken is bursting with citrus flavor! It's ready in about 20 minutes, too!

Provided by Karly Campbell

Categories     Chicken

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound thin sliced chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
ΒΌ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon dill

Steps:

  • Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and heat until shimmering.
  • Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on each side and cooked through, about 8 minutes total. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the chicken broth, to the pan and whisk to deglaze the pan. Add the lemon juice and garlic to the pan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Allow chicken stock to reduce by half, about 10 minutes.
  • Whisk the butter and cream into the chicken stock until butter has melted and mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Return chicken to the skillet and sprinkle with fresh dill. Cook for 1 minute to rewarm the chicken.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 130 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 19 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 chicken breast, Sodium 630 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

THE REALTOR'S LOW FAT, LOW CARB LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN



The Realtor's Low Fat, Low Carb Lemon Garlic Chicken image

It's challenging trying to eat right, especially when there are so many wonderful recipes on this site to try! This one is delicious but still lite. It's low in pretty much everything so it fits into several eating plans including those for diabetics.

Provided by Realtor by day

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium lemon
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders
2/3 cup chopped parsley (I use 1 tbsp dried flakes instead of fresh with good results)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon shallot, chopped (about 1/2 shallot)
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 medium lemon, sliced (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat grill.
  • Zest the whole lemon (yellow part only) and add to a large mixing bowl. Squeeze lemon and mix in about 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, oil, salt, pepper, garlic and sugar. Lay chicken in marinade. Let rest for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, for sauce, puree parsley, oil, shallot, garlic, vinegar, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a blender or food processor until there are no lumps. Reserve.
  • Take chicken out of marinade and arrange on hot grill. Cook 4 minutes, turn chicken and cook another 3 to 5 minutes, chicken should be fully cooked through to the center. Arrange chicken on a serving platter, spoon sauce over or serve on the side. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.

LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN THIGHS (LOW FAT)



Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs (Low Fat) image

Make and share this Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs (Low Fat) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Poultry

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons molasses
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 garlic, minced
8 chicken thighs, skinned
cooking spray
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
lemon wedge (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients; add chicken.
  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • Remove chicked from marinade; reserve. Arrange chicken in shallow roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Pour reserved marinade over chicken; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Bake at 425 for 20 minutes; baste chicken with marinade. Bake an additional 20 minutes or until chicken is done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 157.9, Sodium 330.1, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 36.4

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