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Lemon Chicken Scalloppini

By Linda Larsen, About.com

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are pounded thin and cooked in a fragrant lemon tarragon sauce in this elegant recipe.

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 6 boneness, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 2 tsp. grated lemon rind
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh tarragon leaves

Preparation:

Place chicken thighs between two pieces of waxed paper; pound with meat mallet or rolling pin until thighs are 1/4" thick. Combine flour, salt, pepper, and lemon rind in shallow bowl and mix; coat chicken in this mixture.

Heat butter and oil in large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned, removing chicken from pan as it browns. Turn heat to high and add wine and chicken broth, stirring to loosen brown bits from bottom of pan.

Return chicken to pan and bring to a simmer; simmer for 5-10 minutes until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Add lemon juice, cream, and tarragon; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes until hot. Serve over couscous.

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