Limoncello Chicken Recipe

This vibrant Limoncello Chicken recipe, originally featured in the Winter 2007 edition of Raley's Something Extra magazine, delivers a burst of zesty lemon flavor in just 20 minutes! Tender chicken breasts are pan-seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a luscious sauce of rich chicken stock, fragrant limoncello, and juicy lemon slices. Fresh basil adds the perfect finishing touch to this quick, easy, and incredibly delicious weeknight meal.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 443.6 kcal
Protein 72g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Limoncello Chicken

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How to Make Limoncello Chicken

  1. Season 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Dredge chicken in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, ensuring it's fully coated.
  2. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Pour in 1 cup chicken stock.
  4. Add 1/4 cup Limoncello and 2 thinly sliced lemons.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 5 minutes, gently pressing the lemon slices with a wooden spoon to release their juices. The sauce should thicken slightly.
  6. Garnish with 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

22g

Carbs

17g