Lemon Goat Cheese Chicken

By Johanna

Nutrition Facts
Makes 4 servings
Serving Size: 1 each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196
Total Carbs 1 g
Dietary Fiber 0.1 g
Sugars 0.3 g
Total Fat 7.4 g
Saturated Fat 2.5 g
Unsaturated Fat 4.9 g
Potassium 367.1 mg
Protein 28.8 g
Sodium 253.8

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts , pounded to 1/4 inch thick
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 medium garlic cloves , peeled and cut in half lengthwise
• 1 tsp kosher salt (optional)
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 2 tsp fresh thyme
• 1 tsp grated lemon rind
• 4 oz goat cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1 To pound chicken, place breasts between 2 layers of plastic wrap. Use meat mallet or heavy rolling pin to pound until they are 1/4 inch thick.
2 Peel and cut garlic cloves.
3 Pour oil into large saute pan. Sauté garlic in oil over medium-high heat until the garlic is golden.
4 Place chicken in pan. Cook 3 to 5 minutes per side.
5 Add broth, salt, pepper, thyme, and lemon zest to pan. Stir.
6 Cover pan. Lower heat to medium-low. Simmer for 3 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.
7 Using slotted spoon, remove chicken to serving platter. Cover and set aside in warm place.
8 Raise heat to high. Boil liquid until it becomes thick, stirring occasionally, about 3 to 5 minutes.
9 Lower heat to medium. Stir in goat cheese and cook until melted.
10 Spoon sauce over chicken. Serve.