Thursday, March 8, 2007

Recipe of the Week: Lemon Herb Chicken

Lemon Herb Chicken

Serves 4

Ingredients
2 tablespoons, plus 4 teaspoons olive oil
2 large chicken breasts
juice and zest from one lemon
1/3 cup each fresh parsley, mint, and basil
1/3 cup white wine

Directions

  • Heat 2 tablespooons olive oil in an ovenproof skillet on high heat. Place the chicken in the skillet and sear for 2 mintues per side.
  • While the chicken cooks, put the remaining oil, along with lemon juice, zest, and herbs into a blender or food processor and pulse until well mixed.
  • Place the skillet witht he chicken in a 400 degree oven to roast for 8 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven and place the chicken on a plate.
  • Pour the wine into the skillet, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the herb sauce to the skillet and cook on the stove for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve.
Serves 4
Per serving:
199 kcal
28 g protein
24 g fat

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