Pollo Alla Limone Recipe

Time45m

Serves4

Served atop our Tuscan mashed potatoes with grilled asparagus and finished with lemon sauce and diced tomatoes.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and minced garlic. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and juice from 1 lemon.
2
Cook the Chicken
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
3
Make the Lemon Sauce
In the same skillet, add the juice of 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and diced tomatoes. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cook on medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.
4
Prepare the Mashed Potatoes
Boil peeled potatoes until tender. Mash with butter, cream, salt, and pepper to taste.
5
Grill the Asparagus
Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill for 5-7 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
6
Serve
On a plate, place a generous scoop of Tuscan mashed potatoes, top with the chicken, drizzle with lemon sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley.