Lemon Chicken Recipe

Name: Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 to 8 pieces boned and skinned chicken breasts, legs or thighs; 1 whole lemon; 1/3 c. flour; 1 1/2 tsp. garlic salt; 1/2 tsp. paprika; 1/4 c. salad oil; 2 Tbsp. brown sugar; 1 lemon, thinly sliced; 1 c. chicken broth; 2 sprigs fresh mint (optional)

Servings: persons

6 to 8 pieces boned and skinned chicken breasts, legs or thighs
1 whole lemon
1/3 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 c. salad oil
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 c. chicken broth
2 sprigs fresh mint (optional)

1
Wash chicken and drain on paper towels.
2
Grate the peel from the whole lemon and set aside.
3
Cut lemon in half and squeeze the juice over the chicken, rubbing the juice into the chicken.
4
Coat chicken with the flour, salt and paprika and brown slowly in the heated oil.
5
Arrange in casserole or baking pan.
6
Sprinkle grated lemon peel and brown sugar over the chicken, and then cover with the lemon slices.
7
Pour broth over all and place the mint (if used) over the top of the chicken.
8
Cover and bake in 375u00b0 oven until chicken is tender, 45 to 60 minutes.
9
Remove mint before serving.
10
Serves 6 to 8 if chicken pieces are large.

599

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 to 8 pieces boned and skinned chicken breasts, legs or thighs, 1 whole lemon, 1/3 c. flour, 1 1/2 tsp. garlic 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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