Zesty Lemon Chicken – a delicious recipe with chicken breasts, lemon juice, flour, salt, paprika, freshly ground black pepper. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Meat & Poultry
Servings:persons
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.
706
kcal
Calories
37
g
Fat
42
g
Carbs
56
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* 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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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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