**Lemon Baked Chicken: A Flavorful and Versatile Dish for Any Occasion**
Lemon baked chicken is a classic dish that is both simple to prepare and bursting with flavor. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a main course for lunch or dinner, or as a hearty snack. The combination of zesty lemon, aromatic herbs, and succulent chicken creates a mouthwatering experience that is sure to please everyone at the table. This article offers a collection of lemon baked chicken recipes that range from traditional to modern, ensuring that there is something for every taste and preference. From classic lemon-herb roasted chicken to tantalizing lemon-garlic butter chicken, these recipes provide a variety of options to suit different culinary skills and preferences, making it an ideal choice for home cooks of all levels.
BAKED LEMON-BUTTER CHICKEN THIGHS
These low-carb, keto-friendly chicken thighs are basted with a tangy and rich butter sauce. They are easy enough for a weeknight meal and guaranteed to impress the pickiest eaters. Serve over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice, or alongside your favorite vegetables.
Provided by France C
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place 3 tablespoons butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in a microwave oven until melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Smash garlic cloves with the side of a chef's knife and add garlic to the warm butter. Stir in lemon juice and onion powder. Set aside.
- Sprinkle both sides of chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a medium-sized oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken, skin-side down, for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip chicken over and brush skin with lemon-butter mixture. Pour remaining butter mixture into skillet and remove from heat.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Brush skin every 10 minutes with pan juices.
- Remove skillet from the oven and place chicken on a serving platter. Drizzle chicken with pan juices and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 178.7 mg, Fat 34.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 41.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 256.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
BAKED LEMON CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE
A great chicken recipe that I have made for years. Serve with rice and a fresh veggie. Impressive!
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
- Pour olive oil in an 8x8-inch glass baking dish. Place the chicken breasts in the dish, coating each side with oil. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon over each chicken breast. Slice the rest of the lemon and place a lemon slice on top of each chicken piece.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add mushrooms. Cook and stir until mushrooms are brown and liquid is evaporated, about 6 minutes. Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and stir until coated. Add chicken broth, stirring to make a medium-thick sauce. Allow sauce to reduce, adjusting with a little more broth to make a creamy sauce. Add fresh parsley at the last minute. Spoon the sauce over the baked chicken breasts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 87.9 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 195.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
BAKED LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS
Lemon chicken baked in a wonderful lemon juice sauce. Great served over rice.
Provided by Sarah
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 3h55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix butter, lemon juice, paprika, oregano, garlic salt, salt, and pepper together in a bowl or resealable bag. Add chicken breasts and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a baking dish, skin-side up. Pour marinade around the chicken.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 156.6 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 35.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 578.1 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
BAKED LEMON-ROSEMARY CHICKEN
A truly easy and superb lemon-rosemary chicken dish with amazing flavor. Best served with fresh green beans and light and fluffy garlic mashed potatoes, or serve with your favorite sides.
Provided by Chef Eden
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Blend butter, rosemary, garlic, 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice, thyme, and olive oil together in an electric blender. Pour a small amount into a skillet placed over high heat, covering the bottom.
- Place chicken breasts in the skillet and pour remaining butter mixture on top. Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes, flipping as needed. Transfer to a baking dish and pour mixture from the skillet over the chicken. Lightly dust with lemon zest.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a chicken breast should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 105.3 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 167 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
BAKED LEMON CHICKEN
I found this baked lemon chicken recipe many years ago when my children were toddlers. I've changed it a little over the years to make it my own. Everyone in my family just loves it!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine flour and pepper; dredge the chicken. Set remaining flour mixture aside. In a skillet, brown chicken in oil; transfer to an ungreased 9-in. square baking dish. , In a saucepan, saute onion in butter. Add reserved flour mixture; stir to form a thick paste. Gradually add broth, lemon juice, basil and thyme; mix well. Bring to boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Pour over the chicken. Top each half with a lemon slice. Sprinkle parsley. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until the juices run clear. Serve over rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
MEDITERRANEAN BAKED CHICKEN WITH LEMON
While visiting our daughters in Ohio, we celebrated by cooking a wonderful Lebanese dinner. I showed my daughters how to bake chicken with garlic roasted potatoes. We finished with our homemade baklava. -Shirley Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients until blended. Pour 1 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange lemon slices in two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. Drain chicken, discarding marinade in bag. Place chicken over lemon slices. Mix spice blend ingredients; sprinkle over chicken. Drizzle with reserved marinade. Bake, covered, 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 469mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
BAKED LEMON CHICKEN
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge in the flour and pat off the excess. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the chicken skin-side down and saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and reserve. Discard the oil and wipe the pan out with a paper towel. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and heat over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook until golden, about 10 to 12 minutes. Add the lemon zest, garlic, and rosemary, and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the honey, lemon juice, and broth, increase the heat and bring to a simmer. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the onions to a 9- by 13-inch ovenproof casserole, and spread them out. Arrange the chicken, skin-side up in a single layer on the onions. Pour the cooking liquid over the chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bake in the oven, basting every 15 minutes, until cooked through, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.
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BAKED LEMON CHICKEN THIGHS WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE
A great chicken recipe that is moist, tastes fresh, and has a fantastic mushroom sauce! The sauce uses my mother's secret to never lumpy sauce/gravy...mixing the stock with the flour before adding it to the pan. This is a fail-proof method that has served me well over the years.
Provided by hoydenjen
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 5h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Stir 1/4 cup lemon juice, salt, rosemary garlic seasoning, and oregano in a large bowl. Add chicken and enough water to cover; stir well. Cover and refrigerate chicken 4 hours to overnight. Drain and discard lemon juice brine.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Spread half the lemon slice in the baking dish. Arrange chicken thighs over lemon slices; top chicken thighs with remaining lemon slices.
- Bake chicken in preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Melt light butter with olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried lemon peel in hot butter-oil mixture until mushrooms are browned and soft, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine chicken stock and flour in a jar with a tight fitting lid; shake well. Pour mixture into mushrooms.
- Increase heat to medium high; simmer mushroom sauce until thickened, about 10 minutes. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 134.4 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 35.2 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 5918.1 mg, Sugar 2 g
SOPRANOS' BAKED CHICKEN WITH POTATOES, LEMON & OREGANO
This simple dish is heart-healthy, light, and very satisfying! The Sopranos' Family Cookbook, Recipe by Michele Scicolone, 2002
Provided by Heather3271
Categories Chicken
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- Squeeze the juice from 1 lemon. Slice the other one.
- Put the chicken and potatoes in a baking pan large enough to hold them in a single layer. Sprinkle the lemon juice, oil, oregano, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Turn the pieces to coat evenly, then turn the chicken skin side up. Tuck the lemon slices and potatoes in between the chicken pieces.
- Bake the chicken for 45 minutes. Baste with the pan juices. Continue to bake, basting occasionally, for 15 to 30 minutes longer or until the chicken is browned and the potatoes are tender.
- Transfer the chicken, potatoes, and lemon slices to a serving platter. Tip the pan and skim off the fat. Pour the juices over the chicken and serve.
- NOTES: Red potatoes are yummy, too!
OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH LEMON-MUSTARD ARUGULA SALAD
Provided by Jeanne Thiel Kelley
Categories Chicken Mustard Bake Marinate Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Dinner Lemon Arugula Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 30
Steps:
- For marinade:
- Whisk first 7 ingredients in large bowl. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and chill overnight, turning occasionally.
- For coating:
- Mix first 10 ingredients in another large bowl. Place 1 wire rack on each of 2 rimmed baking sheets. Remove 1 chicken breast from bowl. Turn chicken breast in coating mixture. Transfer to rack, skin side up. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts, arranging 3 breasts on each rack. Let stand 30 minutes.
- Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 450°F. Drizzle 1/2 tablespoon melted butter over each breast. Place 1 baking sheet on top rack and second sheet on bottom rack.
- Bake chicken 20 minutes. Reverse baking sheets. Bake until coating is browned and instant-read thermometer registers 160°F when inserted into thickest part of breast, about 20 minutes longer.
- For salad:
- Meanwhile, whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing to taste with pepper.
- Place arugula and Parmesan in large bowl. Add some of dressing; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place 1 chicken breast on each plate. Divide salad among plates and serve.
SIMPLY LEMON BAKED CHICKEN
A whole roasting chicken sprinkled with fresh lemon and paprika, then slow baked with the lemon halves inside! This recipe is very easy and the chicken comes out moist and tastes great!
Provided by MOLLYMARIE
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes
Time 3h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- Rub chicken with salt inside and out. Squeeze lemon juice from lemon halves over outside of chicken, then rub paprika over all. Place squeeze lemon halves inside chicken cavity, then place chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour a little water over chicken to prevent drying.
- Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 3 hours, basting with water as needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 170.3 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 42.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1903.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
OVEN BAKED, LEMON / GARLIC CHICKEN
This is one of my favorite ways of cooking chicken in the oven, and, it's the only use I have for granulated garlic. I think it's worth while to keep it in my spice cupboard though, because this dish is a winner. The tartness of the lemon, along with the garlic flavor, and just a touch of heat from the blacken, really kick up, what could turn out to be just another baked chicken meal. Just be careful not to use too much blacken, because the flavors will it will take over the dish. Butt Kickin' Blacken contains neither salt nor sugar. If you use a different seasoning blend, you'll probably have to adjust for their high salt content.Butt Kickin' Blacken is available at: http://www.capnrons.com/index.html?ID=RZ For additional Instructional pictures, please visit: http://www.capnrons.com/R_M_Lemon_Garlic_Chicken.html?ID=RZ
Provided by Capn Ron
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 1h40m
Yield 12 pieces, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare a sheet pan (jelly roll pan) by covering with aluminum foil, adding a rack, then spraying the rack with cooking spray. Don't forget to do this, or you'll end up with a MAJOR cleaning problem, or you might just end up throwing the pan away.
- 2. Wash the chicken, dry, then place, skin side up, on the rack in the pan. Drizzle the juice of about 1/2 a lemon over the chicken. Dust with the spices, and place in the oven.
- 3. Cook for 45 minutes, then flip the chicken over, drizzle more lemon on top, then spice again.
- 4. Cook another 45 minutes, then flip, drizzle with lemon juice, add garlic and a little more of the blacken.
- 5. Cook for an additional 15 minutes of so, until the skin is mice and crisp. Drizzle with lemon juice one more time as you take it out of the oven.
- 6. Total cooking time will depend on the thickness of the chicken and the temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 776.8, Fat 52, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 326.4, Sodium 306.7, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 2.5, Protein 70.5
KIM'S LEMON-BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS
These baked chicken tenders are delicious, moist, and simple. Enjoy!
Provided by Kimberly Simpson Rice
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted Breasts
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Coat an 8x11-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Place chicken tenders in a single layer on the prepared baking pan. Spread butter on the tenders. Sprinkle evenly with lemon juice, salt, and paprika.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 36.6 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 187.5 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
SOLO BAKED CHICKEN BREAST AND LEMON RICE
This solo meal can be doubled, and if you have an instant read thermometer with an oven probe, the dish can be ignored until you are summoned to the kitchen. Serve with a green salad or maybe my Pickel Dilly Green Beans. Cooking is a Creative Sport.
Provided by Bill Hilbrich
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 50m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven 375 degree (f) Put 1 tablespoon butter into an oven proof dish stir in the rice until all the grains are coated.
- Add the wine. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice from half the lemon into a dish with the remaining melted butter and the basil.
- Other herbs such as dill, or oregano could be used instead.
- Coat the chicken breast with the butter/lemon/herb sauce on both sides and place on top of the rice and wine. Slice the remaining half of the lemon into thin rounds and place on top of the chicken.
- Cover with a tight fitting cover or foil and bake for 35 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed and the chicken has an internal temperature of 175(f) or 79(c).
- Salt and pepper to taste.
BAKED ITALIAN LEMON CHICKEN
A savory twist on the original Baked Lemon Chicken recipe. I added a package of Good Seasons® Italian Dressing Mix for more flavor.
Provided by CruellaDeMom
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Mix butter, lemon juice, and half the Italian dressing mix in a shallow dish until well-blended. Pour remaining Italian dressing mix in another shallow bowl and add bread crumbs, garlic salt, and lemon pepper; stir to combine.
- Dip sliced chicken into butter mixture and press into bread crumb mixture. Gently toss between your hands so any bread crumbs that haven't stuck can fall away. Arrange chicken in prepared baking sheet. Drizzle any remaining butter mixture over breaded chicken.
- Bake in preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 102.8 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 2561.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
MAMA ROMANO'S BAKED LEMON CHICKEN
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut the chicken breasts in half, and season all chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Dredge in the flour.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in large ovenproof skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Saute the chicken pieces until golden brown. Transfer to a plate, and reserve.
- Discard the fat from the skillet, and add the remaining olive oil. Add the onions and garlic, and cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very soft and lightly browned. Remove from heat.
- Spread the thyme over the onions and garlic. Arrange the browned chicken pieces side by side over the onions in the skillet. Add the chicken stock.
- Cut one lemon into thin slices, remove the seeds, and place one slice atop each piece of chicken. Cut other lemon in half and squeeze through a strainer over the chicken. Return the skillet to the heat, and bring the stock to a simmer. Cover the pot, and bake in the oven for 5 to 15 minutes, basting the chicken with the cooking liquid.
BAKED CHICKEN WITH LEMON, POTATO AND OLIVES
Make and share this Baked Chicken With Lemon, Potato and Olives recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Wendys Kitchen
Categories Chicken
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180 Degrees Celsius.
- Place potatoes, onion, olives, lemon, pancetta and bay leaves in roasting tin.
- Pour over stock.
- Place chicken pieces on top and drizzle with olive oil. Season.
- Roast for 50 minutes unil chicken is golden.
- Remove chicken, place on warm plate and cover with foil.
- Increase oven temperature to 220 Degrees Celsius.
- Return roating tin to oven and cook for approx 10 more minutes until potatoes are golden.
- Place chicken back on top, heat through, sprinkle with parsley and serve.
EASY BAKED LEMON CHICKEN
This is a wonderful and very easy chicken dish. Everything is in one pan so it makes for easy cleanup. Goes great with mashed potatoes or rice.
Provided by SANDI149
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Arrange chicken breasts in a large baking dish. Pour water, olive oil, and lemon juice over chicken; sprinkle with bread crumbs, garlic powder, parsley, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and cut a few slits in foil to vent.
- Bake chicken breasts in preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 660.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 129.2 mg, Fat 42.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 50.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 248.9 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
BAKED LEMON CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Pour olive oil in an 8x8-inch glass baking dish. Place the chicken breasts in the dish, coating each side with oil. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon over each chicken breast. Slice the rest of the lemon and place a lemon slice on top of each chicken piece. Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add mushrooms. Cook and stir until mushrooms are brown and liquid is evaporated, about 6 minutes. Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and stir until coated. Add chicken broth, stirring to make a medium-thick sauce. Allow sauce to reduce, adjusting with a little more broth to make a creamy sauce. Add fresh parsley at the last minute. Spoon the sauce over the baked chicken breasts. More Healthy tips you can check this out : http://bit.ly/1GJ7xXz
LEMON BAKED CHICKEN
Delicious and tangy chicken pieces--easy to prepare and a hit with everything from a dinner party to picnics.
Provided by JoyfulCook
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- To make the lemon sauce combine, the Soya sauce, lemon juice and zest, garlic and the oil. Mix well and keep in fridge for 30 minutes before use.
- Toss chicken in the seasoned flour. Grease a large ovenproof dish and arrange chicken in a single layer. Melt butter and spoon over chicken. Bake uncovered in a hot oven for 25 minutes.
- Turn chicken over, spoon over the lemon sauce and return to oven for another 20 minutes, basting occasionally.
- Serve with salads, i.e. coleslaw, potato salad, tossed salads, and crusty bread.
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken: For best results, use a whole chicken that weighs between 3 and 4 pounds. A larger chicken may not cook evenly, while a smaller chicken may dry out.
- Prepare the chicken: Rinse the chicken inside and out and pat it dry with paper towels. Remove any excess fat, but leave the skin on. This will help keep the chicken moist during cooking.
- Season the chicken: Generously season the chicken inside and out with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices. You can also use a prepared spice rub or marinade.
- Stuff the chicken: If desired, you can stuff the chicken with a variety of ingredients, such as lemon slices, herbs, or vegetables. This will add flavor and moisture to the chicken.
- Roast the chicken: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the chicken in a roasting pan and cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the chicken rest: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Lemon baked chicken is a simple yet flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can create a delicious and juicy lemon baked chicken that your family and friends will love.
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