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Lemon Chicken (Low Carb and Weight Watchers Friendly)

Yield: 4 servings
Click here to track the points on your Weight Watchers app. There are 4g total carbs per serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon light butter
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup fat-free half and half
  • 2 teaspoons arrowroot mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  • Season both sides of the chicken breast with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

For the Instant Pot:

  • Set Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil and light butter. When hot, brown chicken for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  • Add garlic, cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits.
  • Return chicken to the pot. Seal the lid and set to high pressure for 10 minutes. When done, do a quick release of pressure.
  • Remove chicken. Stir in lemon zest and half and half, Mix arrowroot slurry and add to thicken (1-2 minutes).
  • Return the chicken to the sauce, spoon the sauce over the chicken, and garnish with parsley.

For the stovetop:

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the seasoned chicken and cook 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp of 165 degrees F). Remove and keep warm.
  • In the same pan, add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 3-4 minutes.
  • Lower heat to medium. Stir in lemon zest and half and half. Add arrowroot slurry, and cook 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Return the chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over the top, and garnish with parsley.

Notes

NUTRITION INFORMATION:
1 of 4 servings (4g total carbs per serving)
259 calories, 10g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 449 mg sodium, 4g total carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 1g sugars, 36g protein (myfintesspal.com)