Crunchy Lemon Chicken
Rice Pilaf and Steamed Broccoli
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved crosswise
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cups Italian panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Pound chicken to an even thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Stir together lemon juice and melted butter in a shallow bowl. Stir together breadcrumbs, seasoning, and oil in a second shallow bowl. Dip chicken in lemon juice mixture; dredge in breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place on a lightly greased wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until done.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 1 (32-oz) carton less sodium chicken broth
- 2 (12-oz) pkg broccoli florets
Side Dish Instructions
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add rice, and cook 1 minute. Stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 18 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Steam broccoli according to package directions. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
338
|
323
|
661
|
| Fat (g) | 14 | 5 | 19 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Protein (g) | 37 | 10 | 47 |
| Carb (g) | 15 | 60 | 75 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 504 | 443 | 947 |
| T. Sugs (g) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| A. Sugs (g) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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