Gluten-Free Skillet Lemon Chicken

Health score
11%
Gluten-Free Skillet Lemon Chicken
20 min.
4
312kcal

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Are you looking for a quick and delicious meal that caters to gluten-free diets without compromising on flavor? Look no further than this Gluten-Free Skillet Lemon Chicken! In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a delightful dish that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or any time you crave a satisfying main course.

This recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts that are lightly coated in a gluten-free rice flour blend, ensuring a crispy exterior while keeping the inside moist and flavorful. The magic happens in the skillet, where garlic, fresh lemon juice, and a splash of dry white wine come together to create a zesty sauce that elevates the dish to new heights. With the addition of grape tomatoes and fresh parsley, this meal not only tastes amazing but also looks vibrant and inviting on your plate.

Whether you’re cooking for yourself or entertaining guests, this Gluten-Free Skillet Lemon Chicken is sure to impress. It’s a perfect balance of protein and healthy fats, making it a nutritious choice that doesn’t skimp on taste. So grab your frying pan and get ready to enjoy a delightful culinary experience that’s both quick and satisfying!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup cake flour gluten free all-purpose
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • small chicken breast boneless skinless
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • tablespoon butter 
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth gluten-free
  • 0.3 cup wine dry white
  • 0.5 cup grape tomatoes 
  • tablespoons parsley fresh italian chopped (flat-leaf)

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • plastic wrap
  • rolling pin
  • meat tenderizer

Directions

  1. In shallow pan, stir together flour blend, salt and pepper; set aside.
  2. Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place chicken breasts smooth sides down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick.
  3. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat half the olive oil over medium-high heat. Coat 2 pieces chicken in flour blend mixture.
  4. Add to skillet. Cook about 6 minutes, turning halfway through cooking, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
  5. Remove chicken to plate; keep warm. Repeat with remaining oil and chicken. (Reserve 1 tablespoon flour blend mixture.)
  6. In same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in butter about 1 minute or just until golden. Stir in reserved flour blend mixture.
  7. Add lemon juice and chicken broth; heat to boiling.
  8. Add wine and tomatoes; return boiling. Cook and stir about 1 minute longer or until sauce is slightly thickened. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Return chicken to skillet, coating in sauce and cooking until heated through. Divide chicken mixture among 4 serving plates, spooning sauce over chicken.
  9. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Calories312kcal
Protein35.09%
Fat50.68%
Carbs14.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
66
Glycemic Load
5.35
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
15.768695789835%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin
0.11mg
Eriodictyol
0.55mg
Hesperetin
1.71mg
Naringenin
0.36mg
Apigenin
4.32mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.35mg
Quercetin
0.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:311.91kcal
15.6%
Fat:16.6g
25.53%
Saturated Fat:3.94g
24.59%
Carbohydrates:10.49g
3.5%
Net Carbohydrates:9.82g
3.57%
Sugar:1.16g
1.29%
Cholesterol:80.43mg
26.81%
Sodium:702.48mg
30.54%
Alcohol:2.06g
100%
Alcohol %:1.18%
100%
Protein:25.85g
51.71%
Vitamin B3:12.14mg
60.69%
Selenium:40.71µg
58.15%
Vitamin B6:0.9mg
45.08%
Vitamin K:41.61µg
39.63%
Phosphorus:262.24mg
26.22%
Vitamin B5:1.72mg
17.23%
Potassium:525.19mg
15.01%
Vitamin C:11.39mg
13.81%
Vitamin E:2mg
13.32%
Manganese:0.22mg
11.01%
Magnesium:38.89mg
9.72%
Vitamin A:447.96IU
8.96%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.83%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.84%
Zinc:0.87mg
5.81%
Iron:0.88mg
4.9%
Folate:16.43µg
4.11%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
3.96%
Copper:0.08mg
3.93%
Fiber:0.67g
2.67%
Calcium:20.52mg
2.05%