Lemon Chicken Recipe

Name: Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. paprika; 1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up; 3 Tbsp. lemon juice; 3 Tbsp. shortening; 1 tsp. instant chicken bouillon granules; 3/4 c. boiling water; 1/4 c. thinly sliced green onion; 2 Tbsp. brown sugar; 1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel; 2 Tbsp. snipped parsley (optional)

Servings: persons

1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. paprika
1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
3 Tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. instant chicken bouillon granules
3/4 c. boiling water
1/4 c. thinly sliced green onion
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
2 Tbsp. snipped parsley (optional)

1
Combine flour, salt and paprika in paper or plastic bag.
2
Brush chicken with lemon juice.
3
Add 2 or 3 pieces of chicken at a time to bag and shake well to coat chicken with flour mixture.
4
In 12-inch skillet, brown the chicken slowly in hot shortening. Dissolve bouillon granules in the boiling water.
5
Stir in green onion, brown sugar, lemon peel and any remaining lemon juice.
6
Pour over chicken.
7
Cover; reduce heat and cook over low heat for 40 to 45 minutes or until chicken is tender.
8
Sprinkle with snipped parsley, 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 c. all-purpose flour, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. paprika, 1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up, and more.

Yes, 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.

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