Lemon chicken with thyme Recipe

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Lemon chicken with thyme

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Ingredients:

3	tbsp	Flour
1/2	tbsp	Salt
1/4	tbsp	Pepper
4	each	Skinless Chicken Breast halv
1	x	(1 pound total weight)
2	tbsp	Olive Oil
1	each	Medium Onion
1	tbsp	Margarine
1	cup	Chicken Broth
3	tbsp	Lemon Juice
1/2	tbsp	Thyme
1	x	Lemon Wedges (Optional)
2	tbsp	Chopped Parsley (Optional)

Procedures:

1	In a plastic or paper bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper and shake to mix.
2	Add the chicken and shake to coat lightly.
3	Remove the chicken and reserve the excess seasoned flour.
4	In a large skillet, warm 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat.
5	Add the chicken and brown on 1 side, about 5 minutes.
6	Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, turn the chicken and brown well on the second side, about 5 minutes longer.
7	Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
8	Coarsely chop the onion.
9	Add the margarine to the skillet.
10	When the margarine melts, add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 2 or 3 minutes.
11	Stir in the reserved seasoned flour and cook, stirring, until the flour is completely incorporated, about 1 minute.
12	Add the broth, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and the thyme and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
13	Return the chicken to the skillet, reduce the haet to medium-low and cover the skillet.
14	Cook until the chicken is tender and opaque throughout, about 5 minutes.
15	Divide the chicken among 4 plates.
16	Stir the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice into the sauce in the skillet and pour over the chicken.
17	Serve the chicken with lemon wedges and a sprinkling of parsley, if desired