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Lemon Chicken

Name: Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 large carrot, thinly sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth; 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional; 1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice; 1 cup frozen chopped broccoli, thawed; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

2 reviews

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

I originally tried this recipe because I love rice and chicken. I made a few changes to suit my tastes, and was pleased with how it looks and the short time needed to prepare it. —Lori Schlecht, Wimbledon, North Dakota

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Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large carrot, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 cup frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a large skillet, cook chicken, onion, carrot and garlic in butter for 5 minutes or until chicken is lightly browned and meat juices run clear, stirring occasionally.
In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch and broth; stir in lemon juice, zest, salt and rice. Add to skillet Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add broccoli and parsley. Cover and simmer 5-10 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 367 calories, 9g fat (0 saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 132mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable.

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