SAUTéED CHICKEN WITH MEYER LEMON
Instead of letting the age-old combination of salt and time tame the bitterness of lemon pith, heat and sugar speed the process along here, pickling the citrus in minutes. Just blanch a thinly sliced lemon to remove some of its bite, then simmer it again in a pot of heavily sugared and salted water. You'll end up with lemon slivers that are at once salty, sweet, sour and bitter - and far more interesting than they should be given the amount of work that went into them. They get even better when you fry them in oil, letting their flavors caramelize and turn honeyed. This technique works particularly well with Meyer lemons but regular lemons can work, too. If you use this substitution, blanch them in plain water twice before simmering them in the sugar-salt mixture.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon oil, rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
- Trim the ends from 1 lemon, quarter lengthwise and remove the seeds. Slice quarters crosswise into 1/8-inch slices.
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the lemon slices, lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain under cold running water. Rinse out the pot and refill it with 1 cup water, the sugar and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil. Drop in the blanched lemon slices and simmer for 3 minutes. Drain under cold running water, pat dry.
- Heat a skillet over high heat for 5 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons oil. It should start to shimmer immediately; add the lemon slices and stir-fry quickly until golden. Stir in the leeks and reduce heat to medium-high. Cook until leeks are soft and golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute. Push the leek mixture to one side of the skillet; stir in the chicken mixture and sear, without moving, about 4 minutes. Mix in the leeks and continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink, about 3 to 6 minutes more. Drizzle with juice from the remaining lemon half, to taste.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 238, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 395 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Midder
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.
MD abdul Malek
[email protected]I'm not a fan of chicken, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it! The lemon sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Devon Hinton
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Simanto Nag
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the lemon sauce is divine.
Saifullah Badru
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out dry and tough. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Somaar Shah
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The lemon flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Andrew Loustel
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they turned out perfectly. The lemon sauce was also very tasty.
21 Suchanda Biswas
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I highly recommend this recipe.
Strong Life
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the lemon sauce was delicious. I think I'll try using a different cooking method next time.
thando maps
[email protected]I was looking for a simple but flavorful chicken recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the lemon sauce was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdulsharif Munib
[email protected]Easy to make and oh-so tasty! I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the lemon sauce is divine.
indu sahani
[email protected]This dish was a bit too tangy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less lemon juice.
kamil ahmed
[email protected]Amazing recipe! I followed the instructions exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this again.
Joel Amexo
[email protected]This sauteed chicken dish was simply delicious! The Meyer lemon added a bright and tangy flavor that perfectly complemented the tender chicken. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my family.