Lemon-Basil Skillet Chicken Cutlets

Easy Roasted Carrots and Broccoli
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Ingredients

  • 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
  • ¼ cup tapioca flour
  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • 1 cup white wine (or use chicken broth)
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 lemon, sliced

Instructions

  1. Pound chicken to an even thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet. Place flour in a shallow bowl; season chicken lightly with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour.
  2. Cook chicken, in 2 batches, in 2 Tbsp hot oil per batch in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes per side or until browned.
  3. Reduce heat to medium; add garlic, basil, wine, lemon juice, and lemon slices. Cook 5 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half and chicken is done.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz) pkg baby carrots, halved lengthwise
  • 1 lb broccoli, cut into florets
  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss carrots, broccoli, oil, and garlic on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss.
  2. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until tender and carrots are slightly caramelized, turning once during last 10 minutes of baking.

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