Lemon Chicken With Thyme - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3 Tbsp. flour
    1/2 tsp. salt
    1/4 tsp. pepper
    4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
    2 Tbsp. olive oil
    1 medium onion, chopped
    1 Tbsp. margarine
    1 c. chicken broth
    3 Tbsp. lemon juice
    1/2 tsp. thyme
    lemon wedges (optional)
    2 Tbsp. chopped parsley (optional)
Preparation
    In a plastic/paper bag, combine flour, salt and pepper.
    Shake to mix. Add chicken and shake to coat lightly. Remove chicken and reserve excess seasoned flour. In large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and brown on one side, about 5 minutes. Add other tablespoon oil; turn chicken and brown on second side.
    Transfer chicken to a plate; set aside. Add margarine to skillet; melt and cook onions, stirring until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in remaining seasoned flour; cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add chicken broth, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and thyme. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Return chicken to skillet; reduce heat and cover. Cook chicken about 5 minutes. Remove chicken. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice into sauce. Stir and pour over chicken. Serve chicken with lemon wedges and a sprinkling of parsley.

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