Tender Chicken In A Zesty Lemon Sauce (lake Malawi Lemon Chicken)

This Lake Malawi Lemon Chicken recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken in a zesty lemon sauce, a popular dish in Malawian cuisine.

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Tender Chicken In A Zesty Lemon Sauce (lake Malawi Lemon Chicken)

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Lemon slices and fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the chicken broth, lemon juice, honey, and minced garlic. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the skillet and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet, turning to coat in the lemon sauce. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat the chicken through.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the chicken with lemon slices and fresh parsley.
  7. Serve the tender chicken in the zesty lemon sauce hot, accompanied by your favorite side dishes.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
10g
Protein
25g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Shallow dish Large skillet Small bowl

Tools

Tongs Whisk

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve with steamed rice or roasted vegetables.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For extra lemon flavor, add lemon zest to the sauce before simmering.

Cost

$15