Oven Braised Lemon Chicken Recipe

Name: Oven Braised Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 pieces bone-in chicken I prefer thighs and drumsticks; 6 whole garlic cloves; 1 onion Small, thinly sliced; 2 cups crimini mushrooms sliced; 4 sprigs fresh rosemary; 8 lemon slices seeds removed; 1 bay leaf Dried; 2 tablespoons capers drained; 2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes; 3 tablespoons olive oil; kosher salt; black pepper

Servings: persons

8 pieces bone-in chicken I prefer thighs and drumsticks
6 whole garlic cloves
1 onion Small, thinly sliced
2 cups crimini mushrooms sliced
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
8 lemon slices seeds removed
1 bay leaf Dried
2 tablespoons capers drained
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
3 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt
black pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Liberally season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch Oven heat olive oil to medium high. In batches, brown chicken pieces on both sides and transfer to a plate. Discard all but 2-3 tablespoons of left over grease. Lower heat to medium and add garlic cloves, cooking until lightly golden. Add onions and cook until all items are evenly browned. Add chili flakes and saute for an additional minute. Add mushrooms and saute for an additional 2-3 minutes. Carefully add chicken stock and bring to a boil. With a wooden spoon, scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Return the chicken to the pot with the skin side up. Add lemon slices, bay leaf, capers, and rosemary sprigs-submerging those items underneath the liquid. Place lid over t
3
Carefully take the pot out of the oven. Remove rosemary sprigs, bay leaves and skim off and discard any fat and impurities from the juices. Check for seasonings and adjust with kosher salt and pepper as necessary.
4
Plate chicken with sauce and serve with fresh bread or other desired sides.

952

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

114

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 pieces bone-in chicken I prefer thighs and drumsticks, 6 whole garlic cloves, 1 onion Small, thinly sliced, 2 cups crimini mushrooms sliced, and more.

Yes, Oven Braised 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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Oven Braised Lemon Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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