Chicken with scallion sauce
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Total time: 33 min • Prep: 6 min • Cook: 27 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
A simple scallion sauce is a simple way to perk up versatile chicken breasts. Whisking the broth and flour together before adding the mixture to the pan prevents a lumpy consistency. If you like Asian flavors, you can experiment with this recipe by omitting the thyme and adding some fresh ginger, crushed red pepper and a dash of soy sauce. The fresh flavor of the sauce would also pair well seared chicken thighs or pork chops too. Save preparation time by using a garlic press instead of mincing the cloves with a knife. Serve over cooked riced or spiralized veggies or for a no-cook side pair it with sliced tomatoes.
Ingredients
Fat free chicken broth
14 fl oz, reduced-sodium
All-purpose flour
2 Tbsp
Garlic
2 clove(s), minced
Dried thyme
¼ tsp
Cooking spray
1 spray(s)
Uncooked skinless boneless chicken breast
1 pound(s), (four 4-oz pieces)
Scallions
⅓ cup(s), chopped or sliced, finely chopped, divided
Table salt
⅛ tsp
Black pepper
⅛ tsp
Instructions
1
Combine 1⁄4 cup broth and flour in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Add remaining broth, garlic and thyme; set aside.
2
Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken, and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn chicken; add 2 tablespoons scallions. Pour broth mixture over chicken; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is done, basting often.
3
Remove chicken from pan; keep warm. Bring sauce to a boil over medium-high heat. Scrape bottom and sides of pan, using a rubber spatula. Cook 2 minutes or until sauce is reduced to 3⁄4 cup. Pour sauce evenly over chicken, and top with remaining scallions. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 chicken breast half).
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