Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Lemon Garlic Chicken, a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. This dish is a perfect blend of zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and tender chicken, creating a culinary masterpiece that will impress any palate. Our recipe collection features a variety of cooking methods, including a classic pan-fried version, a flavorful baked option, and an easy-to-make slow cooker variation. Each recipe offers a unique take on this timeless dish, ensuring that you'll find the perfect one to suit your taste and cooking preferences. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you every step of the way to create a mouthwatering Lemon Garlic Chicken that will become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW COOKER LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN II
Seasoned, browned chicken breasts slow cooked with lemon juice, garlic, and chicken bouillon. A wonderful 'fix and forget' recipe that is easy and pleases just about everyone. Great served with rice or pasta, or even alone.
Provided by Carla Joy
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 3h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix the oregano, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture into chicken. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken in butter for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Place chicken in a slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, mix the water, lemon juice, garlic, and bouillon. Bring the mixture to boil. Pour over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover, and cook on High for 3 hours, or Low for 6 hours. Add the parsley to the slow cooker 15 to 30 minutes before the end of the cook time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 88.2 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 347.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
LEMON AND GARLIC ROAST CHICKEN
For dinner tonight, try Ina Garten's Lemon and Garlic Roast Chicken recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 1h55m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Remove the chicken giblets. Rinse the chicken inside and out. Remove any excess fat and leftover pinfeathers and pat the outside dry. Place the chicken in a large roasting pan. Liberally salt and pepper the inside of the chicken. Stuff the cavity with the thyme, reserving enough thyme to garnish the chicken dish, 1 lemon, halved, and 2 halves of the garlic. Brush the outside of the chicken with the butter and sprinkle again with salt and pepper. Tie the legs together with kitchen string and tuck the wing tips under the body of the chicken. Cut 2 of the lemons in quarters and scatter the quarters and remaining garlic around the chicken. Lay the bacon slices over the chicken to cover.
- Roast the chicken for 1 hour. Remove the bacon slices from the top of the chicken and set aside. Continue roasting the chicken for an additional 1/2 hour, or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh. Remove to a platter and cover with aluminum foil while you prepare the gravy.
- Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the bottom of the pan. Add the wine and chicken stock and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, or until reduced by half.
- Slice the chicken on a platter. Garnish the chicken platter with the bacon slices, roasted garlic, reserved thyme and 1 lemon, sliced. Serve with the gravy.
LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN
I made this randomly and it was delicious.
Provided by Violet Kenow
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pan-Fried
Time 25m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; place in the melted butter. Cook chicken, flipping frequently, until browned, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon garlic powder over chicken; flip and sprinkle 1 tablespoon garlic powder on second side. Cook each side for 2 minutes.
- Pour lemon juice over each side of chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 1275.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
GARLIC ROAST CHICKEN WITH ROSEMARY AND LEMON
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Arrange chicken in a baking dish, 9 by 13-inch. Add garlic, rosemary, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon zest and grill seasoning or salt and pepper to the dish. Toss and coat the chicken with all ingredients, then place in oven. Roast 20 minutes. Add wine and lemon juice to the dish and combine with pan juices. Return to oven and turn oven off. Let stand 5 minutes longer then remove chicken from the oven. Place baking dish on trivet and serve, spooning pan juices over the chicken pieces.
GRILLED LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN
This grilled lemon-garlic chicken recipe is easy to make and full of flavor. It is a family favorite. Nothing like a bottle from the store; 100 times better.
Provided by ReachtotheStars
Categories BBQ & Grilling Chicken
Time 2h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, onion powder, pepper, and salt in a large, gallon-sized, zip-top bag. Seal and shake well. Add chicken and shake again. Place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Place the chicken on the grill over indirect heat, baste with marinade, and cover. Grill for 10 minutes. Baste again, then turn over and baste the other side. Cover and continue to grill until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, about 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 626.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 56.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 350.3 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
SHEET-PAN LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN
Everyone needs an easy meal. Try this sheet-pan chicken with roasted potatoes for a simple and tasty meal guaranteed to please the whole family. If you use fresh lemon juice, garnish each serving with a little lemon zest for bright flavor. -Andrea Potischman, Menlo Park, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients until blended. Pour 1/4 cup marinade into a large bowl or shallow dish. Add chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain chicken, discarding any remaining marinade in bowl. Place chicken in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; add potatoes in a single layer. Drizzle reserved marinade over potatoes; top with lemon slices. Bake until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175° and potatoes are tender, 40-45 minutes. If desired, broil chicken 3-4 inches from heat until deep golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 29g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 507mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
LEMON GARLIC MARINADE FOR CHICKEN
I'm not sure where I got this recipe but it is very good. I usually throw some chicken breasts in a ziploc bag and add this marinade and then freeze. All I have to do for a quick meal is thaw and toss on the grill. This makes enough marinade for about 1-1.5 pounds of chicken breasts. Cooking time reflects marinating time.
Provided by JillAZ
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts in a large ziploc bag.
- Mix first five ingredients together and pour over chicken.
- Marinate at least one hour, longer if possible.
- Cook chicken as desired.
- I prefer to grill mine.
- This is wonderful served on a caesar salad.
PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH LEMON-GARLIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND POTATOES
A delicious one-pan dinner that tastes like you cooked all day but only takes a small amount of hands-on time. Great flavor and easy clean-up! We make extra sprouts, my family loves them.
Provided by LAMBR
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly browned but still soft, about 5 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Coat a large baking dish or cast iron skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Arrange lemon slices in a single layer on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Stir remaining 5 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl.
- Toss Brussels sprouts in lemon juice mixture to coat; transfer to the prepared baking dish with a slotted spoon, draining excess liquid back into the bowl.
- Place bacon on top of the Brussels sprouts.
- Toss potatoes in the same lemon juice mixture used for the Brussels sprouts.
- Remove potatoes with slotted spoon and arrange along the inside edge of the baking dish.
- Coat chicken breast halves thoroughly in the remaining lemon mixture.
- Place chicken breasts skin-side up in the skillet; pour any remaining lemon juice mixture over chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 795 calories, Carbohydrate 61.4 g, Cholesterol 136.5 mg, Fat 36.4 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 56.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 830.7 mg, Sugar 5 g
GRILLED LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN THIGHS WITH HERBS
With these grilled lemon-garlic chicken thighs, you can call yourself a superstar.
Provided by Burning Glove
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 8h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Zest and juice 4 lemons; reserve remaining 2 whole.
- Combine olive oil, lemon zest and juice, rosemary, sage, garlic, and crushed red pepper for marinade in a small bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Place chicken thighs in a single layer in a wide, flat dish. Add the herb mixture and massage to coat. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and brush off any excess herbs and oil. Season generously with salt and drizzle with olive oil.
- Cut the 2 whole lemons in half and cut the tips off of the ends; this will allow the lemons to stand up without rolling around.
- Place the chicken, skin side-down, on the preheated grill. Grill chicken for 3 to 4 minutes, then rotate 90 degrees to create a crosshatch pattern. Grill another 3 to 4 minutes, then turn and grill until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- At the same time, grill the lemons, flesh-side down, alongside the chicken, until caramelized. Flip over to grill on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with grilled chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 88.2 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 82.3 mg
LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN
This time-tested recipe was given to me by my sister. The garlic is sweet and tender.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, cook chicken and garlic in oil for 4-6 minutes. Add 4 tablespoons broth, wine, lemon juice, basil and oregano. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., Transfer chicken to a serving platter and keep warm. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth. Stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Spoon sauce over chicken.
Nutrition Facts :
GREEK-STYLE LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN
I love celebrating my Greek heritage with this super simple and scrumptious Sunday dinner idea. Prep time is a breeze and the ingredient list is relatively short for such a flavorful one-dish meal. Each time I make this I'm transported back to my ya-ya, who gave me the special honor of squeezing the lemons! -Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Scrub potatoes; cut each into 8 wedges and place in a shallow roasting pan. Top with olives and chicken. In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, oregano and pepper until blended. Drizzle over chicken and potatoes. Pour chicken broth around chicken into pan., Bake, uncovered, 60-70 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175° and potatoes are tender. Serve with pan juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 602 calories, Fat 33g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1071mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN THIGHS
Provided by Emeril Lagasse
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Season the chicken thighs with 1 1/4 teaspoons of the salt and 1 teaspoon of the freshly ground pepper.
- Place the flour in a shallow dish. Lightly dredge the chicken in the flour and set aside.
- In a large wide saute pan with 2 to 3-inch sides, heat the oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot but not smoking, add the thighs and brown well on both sides, about 6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add the onions to the oil and cook, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the chicken until wilted, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, crushed red pepper, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the bay leaf and cook 1 minute. Add the lemon juice, chicken broth, and browned chicken thighs to the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover tightly, and place in the oven. Bake for 20 minutes, remove the lid and cook an additional 15 minutes, or until cooked through and tender.
- While the chicken is baking, cook the pasta until al dente, 4 to 5 minutes for dry pasta. Drain well and toss in a large bowl with 3 tablespoons of the parsley and the butter.
- To serve, place a portion of pasta in the center of 4 large plates. Arrange 2 thighs around each serving of pasta and drizzle lemon garlic cooking liquid over the pasta. Garnish with additional parsley and serve immediately.
GREEK LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN THIGHS AND POTATOES
This simple Greek chicken and potato bake is a great family dinner. Chicken thighs are marinated in a garlic-lemon marinade and then baked in the oven.
Provided by Virginia Vohasek
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 3h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine lemon juice, chicken broth, olive oil, garlic, and oregano in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, seal bag, and shake so chicken is well coated with marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Pour chicken and marinade into the prepared baking pan. Arrange potatoes around the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 95.8 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 137.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
LEMON-GARLIC GRILLED CHICKEN
Such a simple mix of herbs adds so much tasty flavor to this yummy chicken. You can either through it on the grill or bake it.-Donna Leuw, Calgary, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CREAMY GARLIC-LEMON CHICKEN
I needed an easy way to prepare my family's favorite meal, lemon chicken, and this recipe is it! My entire family loves this rich slow-cooker dish, and everyone who eats it asks for the recipe-it's a keeper. I serve the chicken over a bed of rice or couscous and spoon some of the creamy sauce over the top.-Nan Slaughter, Sammamish, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Place chicken in a 5-qt. slow cooker; pour broth mixture over chicken. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken from slow cooker; keep warm. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in cooking juices. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cream. Serve chicken and rice with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 297mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
SLOW COOKER LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken thighs, salt, pepper, dried oregano, dried rosemary, dried thyme, garlic, lemon, water, vegetable, chicken stock, cornflour
Provided by Ellie Holland
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the chicken, salt, pepper, oregano, rosemary, and thyme into the slow cooker and mix together with your hands.
- Add the garlic, lemon, and water.
- Place the lid on and cook on high for 3 hours.
- Remove the chicken, lemon, and garlic, and stir in the chicken stock and cornflour mix.
- Stir until you reach your desired consistency for chicken gravy.
- Pour the gravy over the chicken and serve with vegetables.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 5 grams
LEMON AND GARLIC GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS
Marinate chicken thighs in lemon, garlic and fresh oregano to make a great weeknight meal.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare an outdoor grill for medium heat.
- Whisk the oil, oregano, lemon zest and juice and garlic in a large bowl. Add the chicken, toss to coat and set aside for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
- Lightly oil the grill grates and grill the chicken, skin-side down, until lightly charred, 2 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Cover the grill and cook until no longer pink near the bone and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the deepest part of each chicken thigh reads 165 degrees F, about 5 more minutes. Transfer to a platter and rest for at least 5 minutes before serving. Serve with a green salad.
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GRILLED GARLIC, ROSEMARY AND LEMON DIJON CHICKEN BREASTS
This is a recipe my husband has used for years. He was a chef for 15 years and although it is very simple to prepare and make, it's really delicious. We don't usually measure everything out exactly as given in this recipe, but this just gives you an idea of about how much you'll want for the marinade.
Provided by DEJackel
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine and mix the rosemary, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, vinegars and mustard.
- Put the chicken breasts in a 9 x 13 glass pan (or whatever works).
- Poor the marinade all over the chicken (cover top and bottom).
- Let the chicken marinade in the mixture for 2 - 3 hours.
- Grill/barbecue the chicken and serve!
LEMON GARLIC ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS
This is a recipe I put together one night with some chicken leg quarters I had - it was such a hit! Super delicious and so easy (not to mention inexpensive!). I have made it many, many times since, for family and friends, and even people who generally "only like breasts" love this. It really works best with meaty bone in thighs, leg quarters, and you can use breasts, but I would leave the skin on!!!!
Provided by pixiesmom
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spray a deep baking dish, or roaster with non stick spray.
- Combine 1 TBS of olive oil, the juice and zest of both lemons, plus the additional lemon juice, and the 4 cloves of garlic minced in a small bowl.
- Place the chicken in the roasting pan.
- Sprinkle liberally with the Lemon Pepper Salt.
- Pour the lemon mixture over all- you can throw the lemon rinds into the baking dish too.
- Bake at 400 for about 45 minutes to an hour, turning the chicken over halfway through baking.
- I sometimes make this, and seal it in a ziplock bag in the freezer, then when you are ready, thaw, dump in the roaster and bake- just adding the lemon pepper salt.
- My family likes this when I take the sauce from the chicken, combine it with a small amount of half and half and serve it over pasta.
ROASTED GARLIC-GLAZED CHICKEN WITH LEMON-HERB SAUCE
Recipe courtesy From Emeril's Kitchens, by Emeril Lagasse. Different way of preparing chicken and best part is that it's all done in 1 or 2 pans depending on how large of an oven proof skillet you have. The herbs and the garlic glaze are just heavenly to smell and devour. This was a huge hit in my home and even the kid enjoyed it. Prep time includes the 1 hour for roasting the garlic as this can be done ahead of time.
Provided by Chippie1
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the Roasted Garlic Glaze:.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Cut off the top third of each head of garlic.
- Put them on a parchment or foil-lined baking sheet, drizzle 2 tablespoons of the oil over the tops, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
- Turn the garlic cut side down and roast until the cloves are soft and golden brown, about 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle.
- Into a food processor squeeze each head of garlic gently to release the flesh.
- Add the egg yolks, lemon juice, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and puree on high speed.
- Add the remaining 1/2 cup of oil in a slow, steady stream and process until the glaze is thick and smooth.
- Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
- (The glaze can be made up to 1 day in advance).
- For the Chicken:.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Separate the legs& thighs.
- Season the chicken on both sides with the Essence.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in each of 2 large ovenproof skillets over medium-high heat.
- Place the chicken pieces skin side down in the hot pans and sear for 6 minutes.
- Remove from the heat.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and 2 sprigs of thyme to each pan, and place in the oven.
- Roast for 16 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and carefully turn the chicken halves with tongs.
- Brush the skin side of each chicken with the garlic glaze and roast skin side up until the skin is crisp, about 10 minutes longer.
- For the Lemon Herb Sauce:.
- In a small saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a simmer.
- Transfer to a blender or food processor.
- Add the mustard and process on high speed.
- With the motor running, add the lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs, and process until smooth.
- Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and measured out. This will help you stay organized and make the cooking process go more smoothly.
- Choose the Right Lemon: When selecting lemons for this recipe, look for ones that are bright yellow and feel heavy for their size. Avoid lemons that are green or have blemishes.
- Zest the Lemon Properly: To get the most flavor out of the lemon zest, use a microplane or fine grater. Avoid using a regular grater, as this can remove too much of the bitter white pith.
- Use Fresh Garlic: Fresh garlic is essential for this recipe. Jarred or minced garlic will not provide the same flavor or aroma.
- Don't Overcook the Chicken: Chicken breasts can dry out quickly, so be careful not to overcook them. The best way to tell if the chicken is cooked through is to use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Serve Immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is cooked. The chicken will dry out if it sits for too long.
Conclusion:
This lemon garlic chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. The lemon and garlic flavors complement each other perfectly, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. Serve this dish with your favorite sides, such as rice, pasta, or vegetables. You can also add a side of lemon wedges for an extra burst of flavor.
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