Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 8 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
  • 8 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Method

  • Mix salt, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon allspice in small bowl.
  • Rub spice mixture over both sides of chicken.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in each of 2 large nonstick skillets over medium-high heat.
  • Divide chicken between skillets and saute until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Transfer chicken to work surface.
  • Tent with foil to keep warm.
  • Add 1/4 cup wine to each skillet and bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits.
  • Combine wine in 1 skillet.
  • Stir in broth, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and lemon peel.
  • Boil until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in shallots, thyme, 6 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon allspice; season sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Cut chicken crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Divide chicken among plates.
  • Spoon sauce over.
  • Sprinkle with parsley.