Recipe courtesy Gourmet Magazine
1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried thyme
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 whole chicken breast (about 3/4 pound), halved
1/3 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup low-salt chicken broth
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley leaves
In a shallow bowl stir together garlic paste, thyme, and 3 teaspoons
lemon juice. Add chicken, turning to coat, and marinates, covered, 15 minutes.
Pat chicken dry. In a 9-inch heavy skillet heat oil and butter over moderately
high heat until foam subsides and saute chicken, skin side down, until
golden, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer chicken with tongs to a
plate. Add flour to skillet and cook roux over moderately low heat, whisking,
3 minutes. Whisk in broth and remaining teaspoon lemon juice in a stream,
whisking until gravy is smooth. Return chicken to skillet with any juices
accumulated on plates and simmer, covered, 15 minutes, or until springy
to the touch and just cooked through.
Accompaniment: cooked rice. Stir in parsley and serve over rice.