Crunchy Lemon Herbed Chicken Recipe

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Crunchy Lemon Herbed Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Pre-heat 2 tablespoons of butter on medium low heat.
  2. Add zest of one lemon and half the herbs to bread crumbs, save the rest for lemon sauce.
  3. Beat egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water.
  4. Place chicken tenders between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound with small groove side of mallet until thin, but not ripped.
  5. Dip chicken in egg wash mixture then in herbed breadcrumb mixture until coated.
  6. Place breaded chicken in sauté pan with melted butter only after increasing heat to medium.
  7. Cook chicken, approximately 2-3 minutes each side.
  8. Remove chicken and place on sheet tray to rest.
  9. In same pan add remaining herbs, salt, and lemon juice, then heat until simmering.
  10. Turn off heat; cube remaining 2 tablespoons of chilled butter and add to sauce (stir vigorously).
  11. Slice the chicken on the bias.
  12. Placed sliced chicken on a plate, pour the sauce over the top, and add garnishes.
  13. For an additional tasty option use the George Foreman® grill. Remember to use non-stick release spray on the grill for a sure way to not burn chicken.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 283.37 Kcal (1186 kJ)
Calories from fat 173.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.28g 30%
Cholesterol 82.51mg 28%
Sodium 322.18mg 13%
Potassium 225.62mg 5%
Total Carbs 19.25g 6%
Sugars 1.73g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2.38g 10%
Protein 8.99g 18%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 72.6mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 257.99 Kcal (1080 kJ)
Calories from fat 157.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.55g 30%
Cholesterol 75.12mg 28%
Sodium 293.32mg 13%
Potassium 205.41mg 5%
Total Carbs 17.52g 6%
Sugars 1.57g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2.17g 10%
Protein 8.18g 18%
Vitamin C 6.7mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.6mg 10%
Calcium 66.1mg 7%

* 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
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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