Citrus And Garlic Chicken Breast Recipes

LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Lightly spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over low heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper and place in skillet with garlic; cook over medium heat until browned on both sides, 10 to 12 minutes. Add chicken broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover skillet, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Transfer chicken to a serving dish, reserving liquid in skillet. Continue simmering liquid until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Pour liquid over chicken.

SLOW COOKER LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN II

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.

LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN

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.

LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet lightly sprayed with Pam, slowly saute garlic over low heat.
• Clean and trim chicken breasts, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
• Add chicken to skillet and cook over medium heat, about 10-12 minutes, or until brown on both sides.
• Add chicken broth and lemon juice. Heat to a boiling and then reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is done and juices run clear.
• Remove chicken and keep warm.
• Continue cooking remaining liquid in pan for approximately 3 minutes.
• Poor liquid over chicken and serve over cooked vermicelli.

CITRUS-GARLIC ROASTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Put the chicken in a large nonmetalic bowl. Put the orange and lime zests in a small bowl and add the fruit juices. Whisk in the olive oil, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and a generous grind of black pepper. Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss until well coated. Marinate for 20 to 30 minutes but no longer than 45 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Put a rack on a rimmed baking sheet. With tongs, remove the chicken pieces from the marinade and arrange them on the rack leaving space between each piece. Drizzle a small spoonful of the marinade over the top of each chicken piece; season well with salt and pepper, to taste. Roast until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear when meat is pierced with a knife, about 45 minutes.
• Transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Cool slightly before serving or let stand until room temperature before refrigerating for later use.

GARLIC LEMON CHICKEN BREAST FILLETS

Steps:

• Juice lemon.
• Finely mince garlic.
• Combine half garlic with lemon juice.
• Using a sharp knife, slice small openings into chicken breast.
• Stuff garlic into slits in chicken.
• Baste with lemon and garlic.
• Sprinkle thyme over top, (add a little to lemon mix).
• Place onto a wire rack over a tray of water.
• Bake for approx 1 hour in moderately hot oven.Baste regularly.
• Alternatively you could prep the same and grill or bbq chicken.