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4 Step Chicken Rustic Lemon Onion Chicken Recipe

Melissa d'Arabian's famous 4-step chicken recipe, as seen on Food Network Star! This unbelievably flavorful dish is incredibly easy to make. Juicy chicken breasts are pan-seared to perfection, then bathed in a bright, zesty lemon-onion sauce. Ready in under an hour – perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 342.1 kcal
Protein 55g
Rating 4.2 (6 Reviews)
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Ingredients for 4 Step Chicken Rustic Lemon Onion Chicken

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine (optional)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 large lemon, juiced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme

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How to Make 4 Step Chicken Rustic Lemon Onion Chicken

  1. Season 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total) with 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
  3. Dredge chicken breasts in ½ cup all-purpose flour, ensuring they are evenly coated. Add to the hot oil and sauté for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown.
  4. Remove chicken from pan and set aside on a plate tented with foil to rest.
  5. Add 1 large onion, thinly sliced, and 2 sprigs fresh thyme to the same sauté pan. Cook over low heat for 5-7 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
  6. In a measuring cup, whisk together ½ cup dry white wine (optional), 1 cup chicken broth, and the juice of 1 large lemon.
  7. Increase heat to high. Pour the wine/broth/lemon mixture into the pan and deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer until the sauce slightly reduces, about 2-3 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp butter until melted and incorporated, creating a creamy sauce.
  9. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Place the rested chicken on a serving platter.
  11. Spoon the delicious lemon-onion sauce generously over the chicken and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

22g

Carbs

4g

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