Reci-PIPPA- of The week for 3/25/11- Lemon-Thyme Chicken

Lemon Chicken with Thyme

Ingredients:

3 T. flour

½ t. salt

¼ t. pepper

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

2 T. olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

1 T. butter or margarine

1 c. chicken stock

1 ½ T. lemon juice

½ t. thyme

2 t. dried parsley

Directions:

In a plastic bag, combine flour, salt & pepper.  Add chicken & shake to coat.  Remove chicken & reserve excess flour mixture.

Pour 1 T. oil in a large skillet & warm over medium heat.  Add the chicken & brown on 1^st side, about 5 minutes.  Add remaining oil, turn chicken & brown on second side, about 5 minutes longer.  Transfer chicken to a plate & set aside. 

Add butter (margarine) to the skillet.  When melted, add onion & sauté until softened, 5-7 minutes.  Stir in reserved flour & cook, stirring, until flour is completely incorporated, about 1 minute.  Add broth, lemon juice & thyme.  Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.

Return chicken to skillet.  Reduce heat to medium low, cover & cook until chicken is tender & cooked throughout, about 5 minutes. 

Sprinkle with parsley & serve.

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