Chicken with Mushrooms and Peas
As flavorful as it is easy, this recipe is full of hearty chicken, mushrooms, green peas and a touch of lemon!
Ingredients
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1 chicken thigh
- pounded thin
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1 tbsp flour
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2 tbsp broth
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2 tsp olive oil
- divided
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1/2 cup mushrooms
- sliced
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2 tbsp onions
- diced
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1 garlic clove
- chopped
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2 1/2 tbsp peas
- frozen
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1 tbsp lemon juice
- freshly squeezed
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1 1/2 tsp lemon rind
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1 tbsp fresh tarragon
- minced
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salt and pepper
- to taste
Instructions
- Pound chicken thigh and dust both sides of thigh with flour.
- Add half the olive oil to pan and turn to medium/high heat. Once the oil is hot add chicken thighs. Cook for 3 minutes. Then flip and cook an additional 3 minutes. Remove thighs from pan and set aside.
- Put the remaining oil into pan. When oil is hot add garlic and onions (scrape up any brown bits of flour). Cook for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and peas. Cover and cook for 4 minutes.
- Return the thighs to the pan and pour in broth, lemon juice, and rind. Stir gently. Cook uncovered for 3 minutes. Stir in tarragon, salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 5-8 minutes until chicken is cooked throughout.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
325
Protein
17 g
Carbohydrates
15 g
Fat
28 g
Saturated Fat
6 g
Sugar
4 g