Chicken With Lemon *(Ideal For Those On A Low Cholesterol Diet) Recipe

Name: Chicken With Lemon *(Ideal For Those On A Low Cholesterol Diet)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 lb.) chicken; 3 Tbsp. olive oil; 3 Tbsp. soft margarine; 2 sticks celery; 2 carrots; 1 1/2 Tbsp. chopped basil; 1 bay leaf; juice and grated rind of 2 small lemons; 2/3 c. water; salt and pepper; lemon slices (for garnish); 1 small onion, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 (3 lb.) chicken
3 Tbsp. olive oil
3 Tbsp. soft margarine
2 sticks celery
2 carrots
1 1/2 Tbsp. chopped basil
1 bay leaf
juice and grated rind of 2 small lemons
2/3 c. water
salt and pepper
lemon slices (for garnish)
1 small onion, thinly sliced

1
Cut chicken into 8 pieces.
2
Remove skin.
3
Heat oil and margarine.
4
Gently fry chicken; turn to brown evenly.
5
Remove chicken to a plate.
6
Cut celery and carrots into 1 1/2-inch long, thin matchsticks.
7
Stir carrots, celery and onion into chicken juices.
8
Cover.
9
Simmer.
10
Cook until just about to brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
11
Add chicken; bring to a boil.
12
Cover.
13
Reduce heat. Simmer 35 to 45 minutes until chicken is tender.
14
Remove to a serving dish (discard bay leaf).
15
Heat sauce quickly to thicken. Spoon over chicken and garnish with lemon slices.
16
Serve with rice and a green salad.

177

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 lb.) chicken, 3 Tbsp. olive oil, 3 Tbsp. soft margarine, 2 sticks celery, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Lemon *(Ideal For Those On A Low Cholesterol Diet) 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.

Chicken With Lemon *(Ideal For Those On A Low Cholesterol Diet)

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