Prudhomme's Lemon Dill Chicken

Directions

TO SEASON CHICKEN: Combine seasoning mix ingredients in small bowl.

Sprinkle all surfaces of chicken evenly with 2 teaspoons seasoning mix.

Rub it in well.

Dissolve cornstarch in ¼ cup apple juice. Set aside.

Preheat heavy 10-inch skillet, preferably non-stick, over high heat to 350℉ (180℃) for about 4 minutes.

Place 4 chicken breasts in skillet.

Lower heat to medium.

Brown for at least 1 minute per side. Remove chicken. Brown 4 more. Set all the chicken aside. Return heat to high. Stir in ½ cup stock, scraping bottom of skillet to clear it of all browned bits. Add onions and remaining seasoning mix. Stir. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until all liquid evaporates. Stir in ¼ of lemon juice. Scrape bottom of skillet again to clear it. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until liquid evaporates. Add ½ cup apple juice. Clear bottom and side of skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until about half of the liquid evaporates. Stir in remaining 1 cup of stock, the ¼ cup lemon juice and the ¼ cup apple juice. Bring to a boil (will take 2 to 3 minutes), whisk in the cornstarch-apple juice mixture, and return to a boil. Return the chicken to the skillet, lower the heat to medium, and cook until the chicken is done all the way through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Turn off the heat, remove the chicken, and if desired, whisk in the artificial sweetener. Makes 4 servings.