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Creamy Lemon Chicken Skillet

Easy one skillet meal that is Whole30 and Paleo complaint.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Dish, Sauce
Cuisine: Chicken
Servings: 6 people
Author: Ashley McCrary

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken breast
  • 1 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups of fresh green beans
  • 1 tbsp of tapioca OR arrowroot flour for thickening
  • 1 1/2 Lemons juiced
  • Lemon zest
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1-2 clove of garlic minced
  • 1 tsp garlic and herb seasoning from @primalpalate Sub 1/2 tsp oregano and 1/2 tsp garlic powder if you don't have Primal Palate's seasoning
  • 1 tsp of ghee
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • Chopped fresh parsley garnish

Instructions

  • Heat your ghee in the skillet over medium heat. Add your chicken breast and minced garlic once the pan is hot.
  • Cook chicken evenly on each side. Cook 5-6 minutes on each side or until juice runs clear.
  • Remove your chicken from the pan, leaving the minced garlic. Add your chicken broth, lemon juice, coconut milk and salt and pepper.
  • Mix together 1 tbsp. of arrowroot OR tapioca flour with 2 tbsp. of water. Add this mixture to sauce and whisk around with a fork until thick.
  • Add your chicken and green beans back to sauce and let simmer for 4-5 minutes and serve with lemon zest and fresh parsley on top.

Notes

Click here for the tapioca flour that I use.