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Chicken Limone is a very delicious well known Italian dish. Its recipe is very simple and easy to prepare. It’s very attractive for weeknight dinners and parties that are arranged at home. This recipe’s touch of tangy lemon sauce pairs with tender chicken, this meal is very refreshing and satisfying. Chicken Limone is very easy to make at home.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
To make this delightful chicken limone recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 23 lemons)
- 1/4 cup capers (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
MEASURES & PRECAUTIONS
- Must choose chicken breast pieces for the recipe.
- Make sure the chicken is of the same size for the same cooking.
- Measure lemon juice perfectly to balance the sourness in the recipe.
- Use low sodium to avoid saltiness.
- Control hot oil and butter to avoid the burning of chicken.
Chicken Limone Recipe
INGREDIENTS NOTES
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Weight the chicken evenly and cut it to the same thickness it helps to cook chicken perfectly.
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Freshly squeezed lemon juice is best for a vibrant, fresh flavor.
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Fresh lemon is best for vibrant and fresh flavour, better is to squeeze and get its juice.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
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One pound of chicken breasts with same size of thickness and cutting.
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Mix salt, flour and pepper in the dish.
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Mix the chicken breast pieces in the flour mixture then shake off extra flour.
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Heat olive oil and butter in the pan at medium high temperature to prevent burning.
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Heat the chicken pieces for about 45 minutes on every side until it goes to brown and cooked completely and then remove from pan and set a side.
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In the same pan, add the chicken seasoned water and lemon juice. Heat until it starts showing bubbles and scrape brown from the bottom of the pan.
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Add some capers and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce get thick.
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Put chicken pieces in the pan and spoon the sauce into it. Cook for 2 to 4 more minutes to make it warm.
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Add some fresh parsley and then serve it.
RECIPE TIPS & VARIATIONS
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For add some more flavour, marinate the chicken in garlic and lemon juice for 30 to 40 minutes before go to heat.
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For citrus taste you can add some more lemon juice.
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Serve with pasta or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
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Serve with rice and pasta to soak up the sauce which Is very delicious.
EQUIPMENT
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Meat pounder
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Shallow dish for dredging
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Large skillet
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Tongs or spatula
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Measuring cups and spoons
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Knife and cutting board
Note
SERVING TIPS 💡
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Best is to serve Chicken Limone with a side of vegetables and you can add some fresh green salad.
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Add some extra thin lemon slices for a pretty presentation.
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Attach a good juice or cold drink to make a beautiful charm of recipe.
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