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Bruléed Lemon Chicken
Recipes
Bruléed Lemon Chicken
4 servings
15 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 chicken cutlets (about 1 lb)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • ¼ cup white balsamic glaze (or agave nectar)
  • ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese (about 2 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped

Steps

    1. Preheat oil in large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Coat chicken with seasoning, and add to pan with lemons (cut side down); cook chicken 2–3 minutes on each side, until chicken and lemon flesh has browned.
    2. Squeeze juice from lemons (using tong handles), over chicken. Top with balsamic; cook 1–2 more minutes until chicken is 165°F. Top with cheese, basil, and drizzle with pan sauce.
Other Preparation Methods
    • Broil: Preheat broiler. Coat 1 lb chicken cutlets with ¼ cup Caesar dressing. Place on a nonstick foil-lined baking sheet. Place on middle rack and broil 3-4 minutes per side and chicken is 165°F.
    • Grill: Preheat grill. Season 1 lb chicken cutlets with 1 teaspoon barbecue seasoning. Grill 2–3 minutes on each side and chicken is 165°F. Combine ¼ cup barbecue sauce, with 2 tablespoons each honey mustard and buffalo sauce. Drizzle sauce over chicken.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 240, Total Fat 10g, Sat Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 70mg, Sodium 210mg, Total Carb 10g, Fiber 0g, Sugars 5g, Protein 27g, Calc 2%, Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 6%, Iron 4%