Lemon-Almond Chicken

Herb-Roasted Zucchini Wedges
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Ingredients

  • 2 lemons
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup butter, divided
  • ¼ cup chopped almonds 
  • ¼ cup gluten-free chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Grate zest and squeeze juice from lemons to yield 1 tsp zest and 3 Tbsp juice.
  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 3 Tbsp butter in same skillet. Add nuts; cook 2 minutes or until nuts are toasted. Add broth, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Cook 2 to 3 minutes. Serve sauce with chicken.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini, cut into wedges
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp dried thyme

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss together zucchini, oil, thyme, and desired amount of salt and pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer. Bake 20 minutes or until tender, stirring once.

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