California Sherry Chicken

Chicken with a hint of lemon, sherry and garlic served with veggies like zucchini and carrots. Like, totally California Sherry Chicken, dude! Serve with roasted potatoes or Fettuccine Alfredo, if desired.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 301 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 carrots
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ½ lemon
• ½ cup cooking sherry
• 4 zucchini squashes, julienned

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag with flour, salt, and pepper. Seal bag and shake to coat. Remove chicken from bag, shaking off excess flour.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Brown chicken on each side for about 5 minutes, or until golden. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In same skillet combine sherry, broth, garlic and a squeeze of lemon and bring to a boil. Return chicken to skillet, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.

Step 4

In the meantime, saute carrots and zucchini in a separate medium skillet until they are tender. Add to simmering chicken and sauce and heat through before serving.