Spicy, Lemony Chicken Breasts With Croutons and Greens

Name: Spicy, Lemony Chicken Breasts With Croutons and Greens
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 slices crusty bread (about 3/4-inch thick); 6 tablespoons olive oil; Kosher salt and black pepper; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest plus 1/4 cup lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons); 1 garlic clove, grated or finely chopped; 1 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh); 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, to taste; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 1/2 to 2 pounds); 2 small heads Little Gem lettuce or 1 romaine heart, leaves separated and torn into bite-size pieces

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Total: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Cost: $11.18 /serving

Author : Dawn Perry

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Spicy, Lemony Chicken Breasts With Croutons and Greens

Ingredients

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4 slices crusty bread (about 3/4-inch thick)6 tablespoons olive oilKosher salt and black pepper1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest plus 1/4 cup lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)1 garlic clove, grated or finely chopped1 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)1/2 to 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, to taste4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 1/2 to 2 pounds)2 small heads Little Gem lettuce or 1 romaine heart, leaves separated and torn into bite-size pieces

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Step 1

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Arrange the bread on a rimmed baking sheet; drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bake, turning once, until lightly golden and toasted, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons oil with the lemon zest and juice, garlic, oregano, red-pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt; set aside.

Step 3

In a 10-inch skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and add to skillet. Cook, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Add 1/4 cup water to skillet, cover, and continue to cook until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Uncover, remove from heat and add lemon juice mixture; turn chicken to coat.

Step 4

Tear each piece of bread in half and toss with lettuce; divide among plates. Top with chicken, and drizzle with the lemony pan juices.