6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt
Flour
Butter and/or margarine
Lemon pepper
Rinse chicken in warm water and pat dry with paper towels. Place chicken between a large piece of plastic wrap and gently pound with a cooking mallet. The chicken cooks more evenly if it isn't quite so thick in spots. Be careful not to pound too roughly or you'll tear the chicken meat.
In a shallow bowl or pan, mix a little salt with flour. Lightly dust the chicken breasts in this mixture.
Melt butter and margarine (start with about 1 tablespoon butter and 2 tablespoons of margarine), in a large frying pan over low to moderate heat. Arrange chicken in pan and sauté lightly, about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Sprinkle with lemon pepper and remove to warm serving platter.
May deglaze pan with lemon juice and a little dry white wine and drizzle over chicken if desired.
My notes:
We had this simple, yet delicious chicken the first time we stayed at The Mast Farm Inn in Valle Crucis, North Carolina. It's a very easy, last-minute dinner idea and I usually serve it over angel hair pasta.
Adapted from Mast Farm Inn Family Style Cookbook
Mmm, looks yummy! And so easy! B. and I were just talking about Valle Crucis the other day. I've never been, and I hope we can make our way out there soonish.
ReplyDeleteLooks good and very simple. That's the best kind of recipe.
ReplyDeleteAndi - I have another easy chicken recipe coming up!
ReplyDeleteHope you make it to Valle Crucis soon. Boone is a fun, funky little town, too.
Kristy - It's one of my family's favorites. Hope you enjoy it, too.
I've been to Mast Store, but not the Inn. Looks like I need to check it out next time I'm up there. We go to Banner Elk all the time since my aunt and uncle have a condo there. We go right through Valle Crucis. One of the most beautiful places I've ever been.
ReplyDeleteThat chicken looks delicious! I'll have to try it soon!
That does look easy and looks like it would be full of flavor!
ReplyDeleteHeather - My husband and I loved wandering around the Mast General Store! We need to make a return trip soon. It's been ages!
ReplyDeleteKristen - Depending on your family, you can either go really heavy or light on the lemon pepper. Sometimes I add sliced mushrooms, bell peppers and a splash of wine, which makes it even tastier.
This looks easy and delicious. I have a ton of chicken and need some new recipes. Thanks for sharing this one!
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