Simple Lemon Chicken

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 cups apple juice
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules

Instructions

  1. Heat skillet sprayed with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breasts in the skillet until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes on each side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  2. Cut chicken into strips.
  3. Whisk apple juice, lemon juice, cornstarch, and chicken bouillon in a skillet until smooth.
  4. Heat skillet over medium heat, stirring until sauce is thick and bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes; continue cooking for 3 more minutes.
  5. Place chicken strips into the apple juice sauce and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

330 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.6g 1% DV
Total Fat 19.8g 25% DV
Carbs 37.1g 14% DV
Fiber 0.3g 1% DV
Sugar 2.4g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19.5mg 1% DV
Potassium 206.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 10.3mg 11% DV
Calcium 18.8mg 1% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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