Fragrant Lemon Chicken Recipes

CREAMY LEMON PARMESAN CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
• Heat olive oil in a large cast iron pan (I like this enameled cast iron one) over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 4-8 minutes per side, without moving, until browned and almost done (internal temperature should reach 160 degrees F). Remove to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the pan. Saute for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
• Add the chicken broth, cream, and Italian seasoning, if using. Simmer for 2 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese, until it melts into a smooth sauce.
• Stir in the lemon juice, and adjust amount to taste if desired.
• Return the chicken to the pan. Simmer the chicken in sauce for 1-2 minutes, until hot and completely cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F).

LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper; place in the melted butter. Cook chicken, flipping frequently, until browned, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon garlic powder over chicken; flip and sprinkle 1 tablespoon garlic powder on second side. Cook each side for 2 minutes.
• Pour lemon juice over each side of chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

FRAGRANT LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rub salt and pepper into the skin of the chicken, and then place celery and apple inside of chicken.
• Place chicken in crockpot, and sprinkle with rosemary, onion, and lemon juice and zest over chicken; pour hot water over chicken.
• Cover, and cook on High for 1 hour.
• Switch to Low, and cook for 6-8 hours, basting several times.

CHICKEN TAGINE WITH OLIVES AND PRESERVED LEMONS

Steps:

• Mix garlic, saffron, ginger, paprika, cumin and turmeric together. If not using kosher chicken, add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add pepper to taste. Rub chicken with mixture, cover, refrigerate and marinate 3 to 4 hours.
• Heat oil in heavy skillet. Add chicken, and brown on all sides. Remove to platter. Add onions to skillet, and cook over medium-low heat about 15 minutes, until lightly browned. Transfer to tagine, if you are using one, or leave in skillet. Add cinnamon stick.
• Put chicken on onions. Scatter with olives. Quarter the lemons, remove pulp and cut skin in strips. Scatter over chicken. Mix stock and lemon juice. Pour over chicken.
• Cover tagine or skillet. Place over low heat, and cook about 30 minutes, until chicken is done. Scatter parsley on top, and serve.