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Greg DuPree
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Greg DuPree
Ingredients
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2 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1/2 teaspoon salt plus 1/8 teaspoon, divided
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 medium lemon, sliced into 1/8-inch rounds
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
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1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
Directions
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat chicken dry with paper towels; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
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Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken; cook, undisturbed, until golden brown on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the chicken and arrange lemon slices around the chicken in the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle with thyme and rosemary.
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Transfer to the oven; roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, about 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken and lemon slices to a cutting board; let rest for 5 minutes. Do not wipe the pan clean.
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Heat lemon juice, pepper and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in the pan over low heat. Whisk in butter, 1 piece at a time, until melted and a sauce forms, about 45 seconds to 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in tarragon. Slice the chicken breasts in half; serve drizzled with the sauce.
Greg DuPree
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1/2 chicken breast & 1 Tbsp. sauce
Calories 256, Fat 16g, Saturated Fat 5g, Cholesterol 98mg, Carbohydrates 4g, Total Sugars 0g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 26g, Fiber 1g, Sodium 417mg, Potassium 444mg
EatingWell.com, March 2024