Lemon Herb Chicken Cutlets

Name: Lemon Herb Chicken Cutlets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, thinly sliced into cutlets); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoon butter; 1 lemon (half juiced, half sliced for garnish); 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped); 12 ounce frozen green beans; 3 instant mashed potatoes (prepared according to package directions)

Tender, pan-seared chicken cutlets infused with bright lemon and savory herbs, complemented by a simple side of buttered green beans and creamy mashed potatoes.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 3
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein
Halal

Ingredients

1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, thinly sliced into cutlets)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon butter
1 lemon (half juiced, half sliced for garnish)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
12 ounce frozen green beans
3 instant mashed potatoes (prepared according to package directions)

Instructions

Pat chicken cutlets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once butter is melted and shimmering, add chicken cutlets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
While chicken cooks, prepare the 3 servings instant mashed potatoes according to package directions. Cook the 12 ounce bag frozen green beans either in the microwave or by steaming until tender-crisp.
Remove chicken from skillet. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the hot skillet, let it melt, then stir in the juice of half a lemon. Spoon this sauce over the chicken.
Toss the cooked green beans with a small pat of butter (optional, not included in ingredients list).
Serve the Lemon Herb Chicken Cutlets immediately with the prepared mashed potatoes and green beans. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices.

Notes

Thinly slicing the chicken breasts helps them cook quickly and evenly. Adjust lemon juice to your preference.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 530
Protein: 60.1 g
Carbohydrates: 25.4 g
Fat: 20.3 g
Fiber: 4.1 g
Sodium: 1150 mg
Saturated Fat: 8.5 g
Sugar: 3.2 g
Cholesterol: 160 mg