Lemon-Butter Chicken

Zucchini Wedges and Multigrain Rolls
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Wine Recommendation

19 Crimes Hard Chardonnay

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon
  • 2 (6-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 Tbsp butter, divided
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp low-sodium chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Grate zest and squeeze juice from lemon to yield ¾ tsp zest and 2 Tbsp juice. Set aside.
  2. Pound chicken to an even thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet.
  3. Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4 to 5 minutes per side or until done. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.
  4. Melt 2 Tbsp butter in same skillet. Add garlic; cook 1 minute or until fragrant. Add broth, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Cook 2 to 3 minutes. Serve sauce with chicken.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 zucchini, cut into spears
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 2 frozen multigrain rolls

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss together zucchini, oil, Italian seasoning, and salt on a rimmed baking sheet; spread on one end of baking sheet. Place rolls on other end of baking sheet.
  2. Bake 10 minutes or until rolls are done. Carefully remove rolls using a mitt or tongs. Roast zucchini 3 to 5 minutes longer or until browned and tender.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 2 2
Calories
364
176
540
Fat (g) 22 6 28
Sat. Fat (g) 12 1 13
Protein (g) 39 7 46
Carb (g) 2 24 26
Fiber (g) 0 4 4
Sodium (mg) 218 443 661

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