Lemon Chicken Breast

3 Lemons sliced thin

1 tsp virgin olive oil

1/8 tsp kosher salt

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast

ground black pepper to taste

2 tsp virgin olive oil

1 1/4 cups chicken stock

1/4 cup dry white wine

2 tbsp capers

2 tsp butter

3 tbsp fresh parsley

flour

 

Pre heat oven to 325

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper

arrange lemon slices in a single layer and drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt

Roast lemons for 25-30 min until almost dry and starting to brown on the edges

While the lemons are roasting

Cover chicken with plastic wrap and pound them until they are about 1/2 inch thick

Dredge chicken in flour, salt & pepper mixture on both sides

Heat olive oil in non-stick skillet and cook chicken for 2-3 min each side until browned

Add wine,  scrape up any browned bits  and caper and simmer until wine has reduced by 1/2

Add chicken stock and bring to boil cook  7-8 min turning once

Add the roasted lemons, butter, and 1/2 of the parsley and cook for another 2 min

Add 1 tbsp of flour or Wondra to thicken sauce

Plate chicken place lemon slices on top and cover with sauce

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