Zesty Lemon Chicken Recipe

Name: Zesty Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 whole chicken breasts boned and skinned; 2 cups fresh lemon juice 9-10 lemons; 1 cup all purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup safflower oil; 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel; light brown sugar cup packed; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 2 lemons sliced; fresh parsley Minced

Servings: persons

6 whole chicken breasts boned and skinned
2 cups fresh lemon juice 9-10 lemons
1 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup safflower oil
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
light brown sugar cup packed
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 lemons sliced
fresh parsley Minced

1
In large zip-lock bag, combine chicken breasts and lemon juice. Squeeze out air and seal. Refrigerate overnight, turning once. Remove chicken, reserving 2 tablespoons of marinade and pat dry. Put flour, salt, paprika and pepper in a plastic bag. Shake until well mixed. Put chicken breasts in bag, one at a time, and shake to coat evenly. In large skillet, heat oil and fry breasts, a few at a time, until well browned, about 10 minutes.
2
Arrange chicken in a single layer in large baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with lemon peel and brown sugar. Mix chicken broth with reserved 2 tablespoons of marinade and pour around chicken. Place a thin lemon slice on top of each breast and sprinkle with minced parsley. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until tender.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 whole chicken breasts boned and skinned, 2 cups fresh lemon juice 9-10 lemons, 1 cup all purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Zesty 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.

Zesty Lemon Chicken

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