Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Lemon & Dill Chicken


Ingredients:
- 4 Chicken Tenders
- sea salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
- 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
... - 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
-1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
-2 teaspoons flour
-2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
-1 tablespoon lemon juice

1.Season chicken breasts/tenders on both sides with salt & pepper heat 1/2 tsp oil in a large heavy skillet over med. heat. Add the chicken and sear until well browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
 
2.Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to the pan. Add onion & garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Whisk broth, flour, 1 tablespoon dill and lemon juice in a measuring cup and add to pan. Cook, whisking, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
 
3.Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan; reduce heat to low and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a warmed platter. Season sauce with salt and pepper and spoon over the chicken. Garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

This is a very simple & easy dish to make depending on your diet or getting ready for a competition, you can go with a sweet potato, baked potato or some asparagus or whatever you like. 

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