Baked Lemon Chicken (with video)
Source: Spice it up! Love Your Kidneys

  • Serves 4
  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 50 minutes
  • 350°F

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Ingredients

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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 skinless/boneless, unseasoned chicken breasts, cut in half (400g total)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion chopped
1 cup no salt added chicken broth
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
4 lemon slices
2 tablespoons fresh parsley minced

Nutrient Analysis

PER SERVING:

1/4 of recipe: half a chicken breast


RENAL EXCHANGE:

3 Protein


Calories
245kcal
Protein
24g
Carbohydrates
11g
Fibre
1.2g
Total Fat
12g
Saturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
65mg
Sodium
91mg
Potassium
394mg
Phosphorus
258mg

Lemon and spices are giving the flavour in this great one-pan meal. Unseasoned chicken breast is lower in sodium and phosphorus than seasoned chicken breast.


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Preparation

1
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Preheat (conventional) oven to 350°F.

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In a shallow bowl, combine flour and pepper. Dredge the chicken. Set the remaining flour mixture aside.

3
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In a skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat and fry the chicken. Place the browned chicken pieces in a baking dish.

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In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and fry the onion until they are softened.

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Add the reserved flour mixture to the onion and stir to form a thick paste. Gradually add broth, lemon juice, basil and thyme and mix well.

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Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until the sauce is thick and bubbly. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Top each chicken piece with a lemon slice. Sprinkle with parsley.

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Cover and bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Serve over rice with green beans and enjoy!

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