FRENCH LEMON CHICKEN
A classic French dish updated for simplicity that's packed with fresh flavours. Created by Lucy Waverman, we fell in love with this dish on the first try. Enjoy!
Provided by Leslie
Categories Chicken
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Grate enough peel from lemon to make 1 tbsp (15 mL). Remove any remaining peel and white pith from lemon and cut flesh into thin slices.
- Separate garlic into cloves, cut off root ends but do not peel. Add to chicken stock in a pot and bring to boil. Simmer three minutes. Strain stock and reserve. Peel garlic cloves. If garlic cloves are large, cut in half lengthways.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season breasts with salt, pepper and thyme, and fry skin-side-down four to five minutes or until golden brown. Turn over and fry second side for one minute. Remove breasts.
- Place skin-side-up in oiled ovenproof dish that fits chicken snugly. Discard fat from skillet.
- Scatter lemon slices and garlic cloves around chicken. Sprinkle sugar on lemon slices.
- Meanwhile, add wine to skillet, bring to boil, reduce by half.
- Stir in stock, brandy and grated zest and bring to a boil, stirring.
- Add cream and continue to boil until slightly thickened, about five to eight minutes.
- Stir in parsley.
- Bake chicken for 15 to 20 minutes or until it is tender but not dry. Remove chicken and any lemon bits to serving platter. Scatter over garlic cloves. Remove any fat and pour any juices into sauce.
- To serve, pour sauce over chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.1, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 116.8, Sodium 274.8, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.9, Protein 35
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IBRAHIM SHOYAL
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the lemon sauce was delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Mairaj Ali Ghafoori
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night, and it was a hit! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Md koi bhi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the lemon sauce was delicious. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Fadi Vlog
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night, and it was a hit! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Cynthia Allen
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
MURSHAD _047
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the lemon sauce was delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Lala McCoy
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night, and it was a hit! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Tyrel Archambeault
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the lemon sauce was delicious. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Vain Valadigmo
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night, and it was a hit! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Md jisan Khan
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Fatima Zahra
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the lemon sauce was delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Mike Wagner
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lemon chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
JAMES PLUMBERS
[email protected]This was the best French lemon chicken I've ever had! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the lemon sauce was divine. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Deep Adhikary
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night, and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Naved Sb
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the lemon sauce was delicious. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
rakesh bakhunchhe
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always so tender and flavorful, and the lemon sauce is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I usually serve it over rice, but it's also great with pasta or roasted vegetables.
Solitary Hermit
[email protected]This was my first time making French lemon chicken, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. The lemon sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.
Qari Nadir
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the lemon sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!
RAjan MagR
[email protected]This French lemon chicken was a hit! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect weeknight meal.