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Chicken With Roasted Lemons, Green Olives, and Capers Recipe

Chicken With Roasted Lemons, Green Olives, and Capers Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 lemons, washed
4 chicken breasts, large, skinless, boneless
1/2 cup flour , all purpose (or more as needed. can substitute non-gluten just fine.)
5 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup green olives, sliced and pitted ( sicilian
2 tbsp capers, drained (if you are a caper freak, adding more doesn'tsp throw off any balance)
1 1/2 cups chicken stock (homemade , or canned broth works fine)
1/4 cup butter, 1/2 stick, cut into 4 pieces (1/4 cup benecol or smart balance work just fine for this.)
3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Directions:

For roasted lemons: Preheat oven to 325°F Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange lemon slices in single layer on prepared sheet. Brush lemon slices with olive oil; sprinkle lightly with salt. Roast until slightly dry and beginning to brown around edges, about 25 minutes. (Lemons can be made 1 day ahead. Transfer to container. Cover; chill.)
For chicken: Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess.
Heat 5 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over high heat.
Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
Stir in olives and capers. Add stock and bring to boil, scraping up browned bits from bottom of skillet.
Boil until liquid is reduced to syrup consistency, turning chicken over after 3 minutes, about 5 minutes.
Add butter, roasted lemon slices, and 2 tablespoons parsley; simmer until butter melts and chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer to platter.
Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley before serving,.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	705.87 Kcal (2955 kJ)
Calories from fat	407.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	45.32g	70%
Cholesterol	172.44mg	57%
Sodium	1890.98mg	79%
Potassium	870.05mg	19%
Total Carbs	26.41g	9%
Sugars	2.99g	12%
Dietary Fiber	4.04g	16%
Protein	53.17g	106%
Vitamin C	19.3mg	32%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.7mg	10%
Calcium	99.4mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	155.83 Kcal (652 kJ)
Calories from fat	90.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.01g	70%
Cholesterol	38.07mg	57%
Sodium	417.45mg	79%
Potassium	192.07mg	19%
Total Carbs	5.83g	9%
Sugars	0.66g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.89g	16%
Protein	11.74g	106%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	32%
Iron	0.4mg	10%
Calcium	21.9mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
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