Recipe Name Lemon Chicken Risotto Submitted by EllenMarie
Recipe Description
Quantity 0 Quantity Unit
Prep Time (minutes) 15 Cook Time (minutes) 30 Ready In (minutes) 45
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
1
cuplemon juice
2
tablespoonsGarlic paste
4
tablespoonsbasil, fresh
2
breasts, bone and skin removedboneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
4
cupschicken broth, fat free, Health Valley
1
tablespoonolive oil, extra virgin
8
clovegarlic, whole (peeled)
2
tablespoonsgranulated sugar
1
largeonion, chopped
1
cuprisotto
4
fliud ounceswhite wine
4
ouncesCheese, parmesan, shredded
4
fliud ouncesfresh lemon juice
1
cupBaby Spinach Leaves
Steps
Sequence Step
1Place cubed chicken in bag with 1 cup lemon juice, garlic paste, and basil for 2 hours (or overnight).
2Bring 4 cups chicken broth to simmer in small pot.
3Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 4 cloves garlic and the onion and sugar. Stir consistently (do not let the sugar burn). Remove from heat and set aside.
4In same pan, cook 4 cloves garlic and chicken (marinated in 1/2c lemon garlic sauce). Remove from heat and set aside.
5In same pan, add 1 cup risotto and toast for 30 seconds. Add wine and stir, cooking until just absorbed.
6Add 1/2 cup chicken broth and stir until just absorbed. Transfer to large heavy-bottom pot.
7Continue to add 1/2 cup broth and stir until absorbed until all the broth is gone, about 20 minutes.
8Add chicken and onions back in to mixture along with grated cheese. Stir until just combined. Spoon over handful of fresh greens (so they wilt). Squeeze one lemon wedge over top.