Chicken Limone

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Chicken limone is a luscious way to prepare chicken cutlets. The lemon pan sauce, with shallots for a sweet onion note, and just a touch of cream, really boosts the flavors of the browned bits that remain in the pan. It’s well-balanced, with great lemon flavor but no sour notes. Like chicken piccata without the salty capers, it’s a great quick dish for a weeknight dinner with friends.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 cutlets
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 4 (4 ounce) chicken breast cutlets

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 tablespoons minced shallot

  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

  • 1 lemon, quartered, for garnish

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    ingredients gathered to make chicken limone

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  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow bowl. Dredge chicken cutlets in flour, shaking off excess. Place chicken on a large plate.

    seasoned chicken dredged in flour

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  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet, and cook until golden and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a large plate.

    chicken cooking in a skillet until golden

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  4. Add butter, shallot, and lemon zest to drippings in skillet, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until shallot is softened, about 1 minute. Add lemon juice, and cook, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of skillet. Stir in chicken broth and parsley; cook, stirring often, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.

    sauce ingredients being combined in the skillet

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  5. Remove from heat, and slowly add cream, whisking constantly and vigorously. Return chicken to skillet, and spoon sauce over chicken. Garnish with quartered lemon slices before serving.

    chicken added back to the skillet with the sauce

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

487 Calories
26g Fat
29g Carbs
39g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 487
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 34%
Saturated Fat 10g 49%
Cholesterol 128mg 43%
Sodium 524mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 39g 78%
Vitamin C 110mg 122%
Calcium 83mg 6%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 667mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.