Best 6 Sautéed Chicken With Meyer Lemon Recipes

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**Savory Sauteed Chicken with Meyer Lemon: A Symphony of Flavors**

Indulge in a culinary delight with our sautéed chicken with Meyer lemon recipe. This enticing dish combines the succulent texture of chicken with the bright and tangy flavors of Meyer lemons, creating a harmonious balance of sweet and savory. The chicken is perfectly seared, resulting in a crispy golden-brown exterior and a tender, juicy interior. The Meyer lemon sauce adds a burst of citrusy freshness, complemented by the aromatic herbs and a hint of garlic. Served alongside roasted vegetables, this dish offers a delightful interplay of flavors and textures, making it an unforgettable meal.

In addition to the main recipe, we also provide variations to cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. For those who prefer a crispy coating, our recipe for chicken parmesan offers a delightful combination of sautéed chicken, melted cheese, and a flavorful tomato sauce. If you're seeking a healthier alternative, our grilled lemon chicken recipe presents a succulent chicken breast grilled to perfection, infused with zesty lemon and herbs. And for a quick and easy meal, our lemon chicken stir-fry is a vibrant dish featuring tender chicken tossed in a savory lemon sauce with colorful vegetables.

No matter your culinary preferences, our sautéed chicken with Meyer lemon recipe and its variations offer a tantalizing experience that will satisfy your taste buds. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey where flavors dance harmoniously, creating a symphony of taste sensations.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH DIJON AND MEYER LEMON



Grilled Chicken with Dijon and Meyer Lemon image

Provided by Anne Burrell

Time 2h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 Meyer lemons, 2 zested and juiced and 2 halved
1 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 (3-pound) chickens, backbone removed and split in 1/2
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Combine the lemon juice, zest, mustard, rosemary and crushed red pepper in a small bowl. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the mustard mixture to loosen it. Paint this mixture generously all over the chicken and let sit for up to 2 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator. If you have any of the mustard mixture left over, save it for repainting while the chicken is cooking.
  • Preheat the grill to medium (you want the chicken to cook on the grill as long as possible without burning to develop lovely crispy, tasty skin). Brush off any crud on the grill with a wire grill brush and run an oiled towel over the grill to pick up any bits of loosened crud. Season the chicken lightly with salt and arrange gently on the grill, skin side down, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. If the chicken flares up, move it to a cooler part of the grill; you don't want sooty film on the chicken (it won't taste good).
  • Once the chicken has started to brown and crisp, it's a good idea to close the grill to allow the heat to cook the chicken from all directions. You want to cook the chicken skin side down for a total of 10 to 12 minutes, then turn it over and cook it for another 10 to 12 minutes. If you're using a grill pan, you can transfer the chicken to a 375 degree F oven when it's ready to flip so it can finish cooking. If there is leftover mustard mixture, use it to paint the skin of the chicken on the second side. The chicken is done when an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F.
  • When the chicken is nearly done, place the lemon halves on the grill cut side down and leave them alone until brown and caramelized, 5 to 6 minutes. (These will smell great while they're grilling!)
  • Remove the chicken from the heat and serve with the grilled lemon for extra lemony goodness.

SAUTéED CHICKEN WITH MEYER LEMON



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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

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons minced rosemary
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 Meyer lemons
2 tablespoons sugar
2 leeks, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

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

ROAST CHICKEN WITH MEYER LEMONS AND POTATOES



Roast Chicken with Meyer Lemons and Potatoes image

Because of their thin skin, Meyer lemons can be eaten whole. Arranging the halves on the platter alongside the potatoes adds an extra dimension of color and flavor to this bright roast chicken dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds), left at room temperature for 30 minutes, giblets reserved for another use
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 Meyer lemons, halved
2 pounds baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, plus sprigs for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange chicken on a rimmed baking sheet. Rub with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Tie legs with twine and transfer to middle rack. Roast, turning once, until golden brown and a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 165 degrees, about 50 minutes. Remove and let stand 15 minutes before serving. Pour pan juices into a small container and skim fat.
  • While chicken roasts, toss lemons and potatoes with remaining oil and thyme in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and transfer to lower rack. Roast, flipping occasionally, until tender and golden brown, about 40 minutes. Serve with chicken and pan juices.

LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS



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Tonight, try Ina Garten's surprisingly easy Lemon Chicken Breasts, infused with the flavors of France's Provence region, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup good olive oil
3 tablespoons minced garlic (9 cloves)
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 boneless chicken breasts, skin on (6 to 8 ounces each)
1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Warm the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the garlic, and cook for just 1 minute but don't allow the garlic to turn brown. Off the heat, add the white wine, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt and pour into a 9 by 12-inch baking dish.
  • Pat the chicken breasts dry and place them skin side up over the sauce. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle them liberally with salt and pepper. Cut the lemon in 8 wedges and tuck it among the pieces of chicken.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken breasts, until the chicken is done and the skin is lightly browned. If the chicken isn't browned enough, put it under the broiler for 2 minutes. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot with the pan juices.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH PRESERVED MEYER LEMONS AND GREEN OLIVES



Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Meyer Lemons and Green Olives image

Categories     Chicken     Citrus     Olive     Poultry     Sauté     Lemon     Fall     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 pieces preserved Meyer lemon
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
16 pitted green olives, halved
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry, then season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté chicken until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm, covered.
  • Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet and reduce heat to moderate. Cook onions and garlic, stirring frequently, until softened but not browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add turmeric and pepper and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Scrape pulp from preserved lemon, reserving for another use. Cut rind into thin strips and add to onions with broth, wine, and olives.
  • Return chicken, with any juices accumulated on plate, to skillet. Braise, covered, until chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes. Serve sprinkled with cilantro.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH LEMON



Chicken Breasts With Lemon image

In this recipe, which Pierre Franey brought to The Times in 1992 in one of his 60-Minute Gourmet columns, two teaspoons of lemon zest are added to a simple sauce of lemon juice, thyme, garlic and shallots. It is, at once, lively and elegant. To round it out, it needs a sturdy accompaniment. Mr. Franey suggested mashed potatoes with garlic and basil, with just a little olive oil swirled in.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, times classics, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup flour for dredging
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 skinless boneless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup chicken broth, fresh or canned
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Season flour with salt and pepper, and dredge the chicken all over. Remove the excess flour.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy skillet large enough to hold the chicken pieces in one layer. Add chicken and cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Flip the chicken and cook for 5 minutes more, or until cooked through. Carefully remove the oil from the skillet, leaving the chicken. Discard the oil.
  • Add the thyme, shallots and garlic, and cook for about a minute. Do not burn the garlic. Add the lemon rind, the lemon juice and the broth.
  • Scrape the skillet to dissolve the brown particles that cling to the bottom. Add the butter, and cook for 3 minutes longer. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 396, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 584 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cooking techniques. Searing, sautéing, and roasting are all great ways to cook chicken. By using a variety of techniques, you can create different flavors and textures in your dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. When searing or sautéing chicken, make sure to give the pieces enough space so that they can brown evenly. If you overcrowd the pan, the chicken will steam instead of sear.
  • Cook the chicken to the proper temperature. The USDA recommends cooking chicken to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. You can check the temperature of the chicken by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breast.
  • Let the chicken rest before serving. Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. When possible, use organic, free-range chicken and fresh vegetables.

Conclusion:

Sautéed chicken with Meyer lemon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. By following the tips above, you can create a flavorful and juicy chicken dish that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy chicken recipe, give sautéed chicken with Meyer lemon a try.

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