Lemon Marinade and Sauce for Poultry Recipe

Name: Lemon Marinade and Sauce for Poultry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 4 tablespoons lemon juice; 5 tablespoons water; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; ¼ cup green onion, chopped, tops included; ½ teaspoon garlic salt; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons margarine; ½ teaspoon lemon pepper

Servings: persons

1
Mix the cornstarch and brown sugar in a small saucepan.
2
Stir in the remaining ingredients except the onions.
3
Blend well and heat to boiling.
4
Add the onions and immediately turn heat down.
5
Stir constantly until sauce is thickened and bubbling.
6
Use this sauce to baste poultry during last few minutes of grilling.
7
You can also use this sauce as a marinade.
8
Put sauce in a heavy plastic bag along with 2 to 3 pounds of chicken pieces and marinate for from 2 hours to overnight, turning bag to coat all sides of meat.
9
Use the leftover sauce to brush on chicken while grilling.
10
This recipe doubles nicely.

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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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 4 tablespoons lemon juice, 5 tablespoons water, and more.

Yes, Lemon Marinade and Sauce for Poultry falls under the General 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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Lemon Marinade and Sauce for Poultry

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Variations & substitutions

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