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Preserved Lemon Chicken Skillet

Preserved Lemon Chicken Skillet


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  • Author: Joanie Simon
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 3 - 4 servings 1x

Description

An easy one-skillet meal with chicken and potatoes using lots of fresh lemon juice and preserved lemon.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbs oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbs minced preserved lemon
  • 1/2 cup Broth
  • 1 clove garlic diced
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme
  • 8 oz halved small golden potatoes or red potatoes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup diced pimentos

Instructions

  1. Sear chicken in a heated cast iron skillet over medium high in 2 Tbs oil until browned, turn and brown the other side, then put in a separate container on the side.
  2. Heat oven to 375F
  3. Add 1/2 cup lemon juice to deglaze the pan and add in minced rind, broth, thyme, garlic and potatoes and simmer over medium heat until the liquid reduces by half (10 mins).
  4. Nestle chicken in the potatoes in the juice, season with salt and pepper, scatter the pimentos and pour over the cream.
  5. Place skillet in the oven at 375F for 10 to 15 minutes until the potatoes are browned on top and the chicken registers 175F.
  6. Serve hot.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Entree
  • Cuisine: American