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Classic Lemon Juice Avgolemono

Avgolemono comes together with Butter, Salt, Cayenne Pepper, Lemon Juice, and Water And Chicken Bouillon Over Medium Low Heat Heat. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp
• 2 tsp
• 1/8 tsp
• 5 tbsp
• 1 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Prepare Orzo Rice Pilaf.

2. 2

   In 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat, in hot butter, cook garlic until brown.

3. 3

   In same skillet, in remaining butter, cook chicken breasts until browned, on all sides.

4. 4

   Add 1/2 cup water; heat to boiling.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to low; cover; simmer 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Add zucchini; cook 10 minutes longer or until chicken and zucchini are tender.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, in 1 quart heavy saucepan with wire whisk, beat egg yolks, cornstarch, salt and cayenne pepper until blended, stir in 1 1/2 cups water and chicken bouillon.

8. 8

   Over medium-low heat, heat mixture, stirring until thickened (do not boil), about 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Stir in lemon juice.

10. 10

    Arrange chicken mixture on a warm platter; spoon on sauce. Serve with Orzo-Rice Pilaf.