Lemon Butter Chicken Breasts
4 half chicken breasts
paprika and pepper
1 lemon
2 tablespoons butter/margarine or olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Remove skin from chicken pieces; bone, if desired. Sprinkle chicken with
paprika and pepper. Place chicken in shallow baking dish, arranging
meatier portions to outside edges of dish and placing pieces about 1
inch apart. Cut lemon in half and squeeze juice over chicken breasts.
Microwave, uncovered, on High 4-5 minutes. Turn chicken breasts over and
microwave, uncovered, on High for an additional 3-5 minutes, until
chicken tests done. Remove from microwave oven and allow to stand 3 to 4
minutes. Meanwhile, place butter, garlic and parsley in glass measuring
cup. Microwave, uncovered, on High 1-2 minutes, until butter melts and
garlic is soft. Pour butter sauce over chicken. Makes 4 servings.
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