Chicken Medaillons

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHICKEN MEDAILLONS

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Low-Cal Chicken
Main Dish

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 c Sliced fresh Mushrooms
2 T Shredded Carrot
2 T Sliced Green Onion
2 T Finely chopped Celery
2 1/2 t Lemon Juice
1/4 t Dried Thyme, crushed
1 x Tomato, peeled, seeded, chop
4 x Chicken Breast halves *
1/2 t Instant Chicken Bouillon
1 T Cornstarch
1/4 c Skim Milk

* 4 med (12 oz total) boned skinless chicken breast halves
For filling, in a med saucepan cook mushrooms, carrot, onion, and celery,
in a small amount of boiling water about 5 minutes or till tender (keep
pan covered.) Drain. Stir in 1 1/2 t of the lemon juice, half of the
thyme, and 1/8 t pepper. Stir in tomato.
Place 1 chicken breast half, boned side up, between 2 sheets of plastic
wrap. Pound with a meat mallet till 1/8" thick. Repeat with all chicken
breasts. Sprinkle chicken with 1/8 t salt and dash pepper. Spoon 1/4 of
the filling onto each chicken piece. Fold in the sides; roll up. Secure
with wooden toothpicks.
Spray a med skillet with nonstick coating. Brown chicken over medium heat
3-4 minutes, turning occasionally. Add remaining lemon juice and remaining
thyme, bouillon granules, and 1/2 cup water. Cover and simmer about 15
minutes or till chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken.
Combine cornstarch and milk. Add to skillet. Cook and stir till bubbly;
cook 2 minutes more. Remove toothpicks. Cut chicken into 1/2" slices;
arrange on top of sauce.
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Per serving: 174 calories, 28 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates, 3 g fat, 73 mg
cholesterol, 192 mg sodium, 426 mg potassium.



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