Chicken Limone: The Perfect Lemon-Infused Delight
Chicken Limone is a delectable Italian entrée celebrated for its zesty lemon flavor and tender chicken. This dish combines juicy chicken breasts and fresh lemon juice, enhanced with butter, garlic, and a touch of white wine or broth to create a velvety sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup flour (or gluten-free alternative)
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create cutlets and pound them to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then dredge in flour.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat and sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice, white wine, and chicken broth to the skillet, bringing it to a simmer.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently to maintain texture.