By Nicole Duncan
Lemon Chicken with Currants and Pine Nuts
17 steps
Prep:1h 10minCook:25min
Serve with quinoa, rice, or cous cous & veggies
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:49:43 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
50
Low
Glycemic Load
6
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories459.1 kcal (23%)
Total Fat28.4 g (41%)
Carbs11.1 g (4%)
Sugars8.2 g (9%)
Protein40.3 g (81%)
Sodium428.2 mg (21%)
Fiber0.9 g (3%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
¼ cupfresh lemon juice
1 tablespoonminced garlic
1 tablespoonhoney
½ teaspoonsalt
½ teaspoonground black pepper
3 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
divided
4 x 6 ounceskinless boneless chicken breast halves
¼ cupfat-free lower-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoonsdried currants
2 tablespoonsbutter
1 tablespooncapers
rinsed and drained
¼ cupfresh basil
coarsely chopped
⅓ cuppine nuts
toasted
Instructions
Step 1
Combine first 5 ingredients and 2 tablespoons oil in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and shake to blend.
Step 2
Add chicken to bag; seal, turning to coat.
Step 3
Refrigerate 1 hour
Step 4
Preheat oven to 375°
Step 5
Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 6
Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat.
Step 7
Remove chicken from bag, draining well and reserving marinade.
Step 8
Add chicken to pan, cook 2 minutes or until browned.
Step 9
Turn chicken over.
Step 10
Place skillet in oven; bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until a thermometer registers 160°.
Step 11
Remove chicken from pan; let stand 5 minutes
Step 12
While chicken cooks, pour reserved marinade into a medium saucepan.
Step 13
Add chicken broth and next 3 ingredients (through capers).
Step 14
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes or until sauce is reduced to about 3/4 cup.
Step 15
Remove from heat; stir in basil.
Step 16
Place 1 chicken breast on each of 4 plates.
Step 17
Drizzle evenly with sauce, and sprinkle evenly with pine nuts.
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