Jans Lemon-Basil Chicken With Ginger-Steamed Carrot

Name: Jans Lemon-Basil Chicken With Ginger-Steamed Carrots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 pieces chicken, skin on (thighs or breast meat); 1 small red onion (diced); 4 garlic cloves (diced); pepper, to taste; garlic powder, to taste; salt, to taste; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine; 2 lemons, juice and zest of; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 6 carrots, sliced; 2 inches piece gingerroot, sliced; water, for steaming

Servings: persons

6 pieces chicken, skin on (thighs or breast meat)
1 small red onion (diced)
4 garlic cloves (diced)
pepper, to taste
garlic powder, to taste
salt, to taste
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
2 lemons, juice and zest of
1 tablespoon brown sugar
6 carrots, sliced
2 inches piece gingerroot, sliced
water, for steaming

1
To prepare chicken, wash and place skin side up on a wire rack with drip pan underneath and bake at 375F for approx 20 minutes or until the skin is crispy.
2
Let drip, cool, and remove skin, set chicken aside.
3
Put carrots on to steam adding the sliced ginger to the steam water.
4
Discard ginger after the carrots are cooked.
5
In a pan, saute onion and garlic in oil and butter until soft, add chicken, season, cover and cook another 15 minutes on medium heat.
6
Remove chicken to serving plate.
7
Add about a cup of carrot water to the onions and garlic in the pan, add lemon juice and zest, sugar, bring to a light bubble, continue cooking, uncovered, over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it reduces to a little more than half, then thicken with a light dusting of flour whisked in until desired consistency is reached.
8
Season with more pepper and garlic powder to taste and pour sauce over chicken, serve with carrots on the side.

591

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 pieces chicken, skin on (thighs or breast meat), 1 small red onion (diced), 4 garlic cloves (diced), pepper, to taste, and more.

Yes, Jans Lemon-Basil Chicken With Ginger-Steamed Carrots 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.

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Jans Lemon-Basil Chicken With Ginger-Steamed Carrots

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