Lemon Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4
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Calories
276 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Chicken Recipe
Description
This recipe calls for seasoning chicken thighs or drumsticks with salt and pepper, then searing them in a hot skillet with olive oil until browned. Thin lemon slices are layered over the chicken, accompanied by white onion and zucchini slices arranged around the meat. Cubes of butter are dotted atop the vegetables to add richness during cooking.
The skillet is transferred to a 350-degree oven to bake for about 15 minutes, softening the vegetables and finishing the chicken to a safe internal temperature. This cooking method yields chicken with a crisp exterior and juicy interior as lemon aroma permeates the dish.
Serving the chicken and vegetables over wild rice provides a filling base that complements the citrus and savory notes. This meal balances protein, vegetables, and starch in one pan for practical preparation and presentation.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken pieces , thighs or drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- sea salt fine
- black pepper fine
- 1 lemon , thinly sliced
- 1 white onion , halved and quartered
- 1 yellow squash , thinly sliced
- 1 zucchini thinly sliced, green
- 2 tablespoons butter , cubed
- wild rice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat large cast iron skillet or oven-safe pan over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken with fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
- When cast iron skillet is hot, add olive oil, then seasoned chicken. Cook chicken on both sides for approximately 5 minutes each, or until browned.
- Lay lemon slices directly on top of chicken pieces. Add white onion and zucchini slices around the chicken. Dot butter cubes evenly over vegetables. Continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes on the stove top.
- Place the entire pan into the oven. Bake for 15 minutes or until vegetables are softened, but still hold their shape. Chicken should register at an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve over wild rice or other starch.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 751mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 405IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 35.2mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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