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Baked Lemon Chicken
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
3 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon(s) butter
1 cup(s) chicken broth
3 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
2 teaspoon(s) dried basil
1/2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme
4 lemon slices
2 tablespoon(s) minced fresh parsley
hot cooked rice, optional
Directions:
1. • In a shallow bowl, combine flour and pepper; dredge the chicken. Set remaining flour mixture aside. In a skillet, brown chicken in oil; transfer to an ungreased 9-in. square baking dish.
2. • In a saucepan, saute onion in butter. Add reserved flour mixture; stir to form a thick paste. Gradually add broth, lemon juice, basil and thyme; mix well. Bring to boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Pour over the chicken. Top each half with a lemon slice. Sprinkle parsley. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until the juices run clear. Serve over rice if desired.
By RecipeOfHealth.com