Lemon Chicken Recipe

Name: Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chickens, cut into quarters; 2 cups fresh lemon juice; 2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup corn oil; 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup chicken stock; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 2 lemons, sliced paper thin

Servings: persons

2 chickens, cut into quarters
2 cups fresh lemon juice
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup corn oil
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 lemons, sliced paper thin

1
Combine chicken pieces and lemon juice in a bowl just large enough to hold them comfortably. Cover and marinate in refrigerator overnight, turning occasionally.
2
Drain chicken thoroughly and pat dry. Fill a plastic bag with flour, salt, paprika and black pepper, and shake well to mix. Put 2 pieces of chicken into the bag at a time and shake, coating completely.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat corn oil in a frying pan or cast-iron Dutch oven until hot, then fry chicken pieces, a few at a time, until well browned, about 10 minutes per batch.
4
Arrange browned chicken in a single layer in a large, shallow baking pan. Sprinkle evenly with lemon zest and brown sugar. Mix chicken stock and lemon extract together and pour around chicken. Set a thin lemon slice on top of each piece of chicken.
5
Bake chicken 35 to 40 minutes, or until tender.

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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: 2 chickens, cut into quarters, 2 cups fresh lemon juice, 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons salt, 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.

Lemon Chicken

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