Tender Lemon Chicken Recipe

Name: Tender Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 to 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 3/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 1/2 cup chopped celery with leaves; 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons cold water

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
4 bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped celery with leaves
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water

1
Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add 1 tablespoon oil. When oil is hot, cook and stir onion until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove onion and garlic with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2
Brown the chicken 2 pieces at time, in the cooker, adding more oil as needed. Return onion mixture and all chicken to pan. Add broth, water, lemon juice, parsley, celery, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 8 minutes.
3
Quick-release pressure. Remove chicken and keep warm. Pour drippings and loosened browned bits from pressure cooker into a measuring cup. Skim fat. Transfer 1-1/2 cups back to pan. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into juices in pressure cooker. Select saute setting and adjust for low heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with chicken.

1048

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, 4 bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed, and more.

Yes, Tender 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.

Tender Lemon Chicken

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