Caribbean Lemon Chicken Recipe

Name: Caribbean Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium whole chicken, about 3 pounds, cut into 8 pieces, with skin removed; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups onions, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1/2 cup lemon juice, fresh squeezed; 1 cup lime, sections with peel and white pith removed about 4 limes; 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk or 1/4 cup heavy cream; FOR THE MARINADE; 1 cup lemon juice, fresh squeezed; 1 1/2 cups onions, sliced; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped, with stems; OPTIONAL GARNISHES; chopped parsley; lime slice

Servings: persons

1 medium whole chicken, about 3 pounds, cut into 8 pieces, with skin removed
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups onions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/2 cup lemon juice, fresh squeezed
1 cup lime, sections with peel and white pith removed about 4 limes
1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk or 1/4 cup heavy cream
FOR THE MARINADE
1 cup lemon juice, fresh squeezed
1 1/2 cups onions, sliced
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped, with stems
OPTIONAL GARNISHES
chopped parsley
lime slice

1
In a small bowl, combine the marinade ingredients, adding salt and pepper to taste.
2
Put chicken pieces in to a bowl with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, turning the chicken pieces occasionally. Drain and discard the onions and parsley.
3
Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, and saute for about 2 minutes, or until the onions begin to soften.
4
Add the chicken pieces, salt and pepper, to taste, and cook for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally. Add the lemon juice and lime sections, then turn up the heat to bring the liquid to a boil. Cover and lower the heat to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes.
5
Remove the chicken pieces and keep warm. Add the butter milk or cream over low heat had heat through.
6
Put the chicken pieces back into the sauce and turn to coat. Place 2 pieces of chicken on each plate. Garnish with the parsley and lime slices, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium whole chicken, about 3 pounds, cut into 8 pieces, with skin removed, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 1/2 cups onions, thinly sliced, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Lemon Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caribbean Lemon Chicken

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