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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!
Meal Type: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Food Category: Poultry, Vegetables
Dietary Preference: Dairy Free, Low Carb
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 325kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken thigh pounded thin
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp broth
  • 2 tsp olive oil divided
  • ½ cup mushrooms sliced
  • 2 tbsp onions diced
  • 1 garlic clove chopped
  • 2 ½ tbsp peas frozen
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 ½ tsp lemon rind
  • 1 tbsp fresh tarragon minced
  • 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

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Natural Sugar: 4g
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