Skinny Lemon Chicken Skillet
Craving take-out, but don’t want to splurge on the calories? Or MSG? Or too much salty, soy saucy, well, soy sauce? No worries! We’ve got dinner dialed in with this delicious Lemon Chicken Skillet. Tender chicken is coated in a vibrant and zesty lemon sauce. This lemon chicken recipe tastes delicious on top of brown rice, quinoa or alongside a tender kale salad. Enjoy!
Enjoying this simply prepared dish on a weeknight at home? Consider serving it on a bed of whole grains, such as the aforementioned brown rice or quinoa. Or you could choose to serve this lemon chicken recipe at a dinner party, or for a group of family and loved ones, as its presentation and sophisticated flavor are impressive. Add a few Asian-inspired sides such as bok choy or edamame, and your meal will feel like a feast.
Skinny Lemon Chicken Skillet
Yields:
4 servings | Serving Size: 1-1/4 cup | Calories: 372 | Previous Points:
8 | Points Plus: 10 | Total Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 10 g | Trans
Fat: 0 g | Cholesterol: 76 mg | Sodium: 153 mg | Carbohydrates: 33 g |
Dietary Fiber: 3 g | Sugars: 20 g | Protein: 28 g |
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 4 chicken breasts, cubed
- 3 lemons, juiced and zested
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon lite soy sauce, Braggs aminos , or coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 1/4 cup green onions, diced
Directions
Melt
coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken
breasts and cook until golden brown, turning with a spatula every 2-3
minutes to evenly cook.
In
a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, vegetable broth,
Braggs aminos, cornstarch and honey. Drizzle over the cooked chicken.
Turn heat to low, cover and cook until the sauce thickens.
Sprinkle with poppy seeds and green onions. Serve and enjoy!
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