Mama Romano's Baked Lemon Chicken Recipe

Name: Mama Romano's Baked Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 pounds chicken breasts and thighs, skinned; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper; ⅓ cup flour for dredging; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cups thinly sliced onions; 1 1/2 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic; 8 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 1/2 cups chicken stock; 2 lemons

Servings: persons

3 1/2 pounds chicken breasts and thighs, skinned
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
⅓ cup flour for dredging
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups thinly sliced onions
1 1/2 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic
8 sprigs fresh thyme
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 lemons

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2
Cut the chicken breasts in half, and season all chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
3
Dredge in the flour.
4
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in large ovenproof skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
5
Saute the chicken pieces until golden brown.
6
Transfer to a plate, and reserve.
7
Discard the fat from the skillet, and add the remaining olive oil.
8
Add the onions and garlic, and cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very soft and lightly browned.
9
Remove from heat.
10
Spread the thyme over the onions and garlic.
11
Arrange the browned chicken pieces side by side over the onions in the skillet.
12
Add the chicken stock.
13
Cut one lemon into thin slices, remove the seeds, and place one slice atop each piece of chicken.
14
Cut other lemon in half and squeeze through a strainer over the chicken.
15
Return the skillet to the heat, and bring the stock to a simmer.
16
Cover the pot, and bake in the oven for 5 to 15 minutes, basting the chicken with the cooking liquid.

1011

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

155

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 3 1/2 pounds chicken breasts and thighs, skinned, 1/4 teaspoon salt, Freshly ground black pepper, ⅓ cup flour for dredging, and more.

Yes, Mama Romano's Baked 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.

Mama Romano's Baked Lemon Chicken

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