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Weekly Recipe Chicken Dill Sautee
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Chicken Dill Sauté (Rich in Vitamin C!)

Course: Lunch, Main Dish
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Ingredients

  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts halved cut into 1/2 inch chunks
  • 3 tsp extra vigin olive oil
  • 1 small (4-6 oz) onion thinly sliced
  • 2 large yellow or orange peppers sliced
  • 1/2 cups water
  • 8 oz sugar snap peas strings removed, cut in half
  • 1/3 cups fresh dill chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • From lemon, grate 1 teaspoon peel; set aside. Into pie plate, squeeze 1 tablespoon juice. Add chicken; turn to coat.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil on medium-high. Add onion, peppers, 2 tablespoons water, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook 3 minutes or until softened, stirring. Transfer to large plate.
  • In same skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil on medium-high. Add peas, 2 tablespoons water, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until beginning to brown, stirring occasionally. Add to pepper mixture.
  • In same skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil on medium-high. Add chicken; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook 3 minutes or until golden, stirring once. Return vegetables to pan; add remaining 1/4 cup water. Cook 1 minute or until saucy, stirring. Stir in dill, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and reserved peel.