Potted Chicken Breasts With Lemon And Rosemary Recipes

LEMON AND ROSEMARY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium heat; brown chicken on both sides. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; reserve drippings. Bake chicken, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 165°, 8-10 minutes., Meanwhile, in same skillet, cook and stir shallot and rosemary in drippings until tender. Stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Reduce heat to low; stir in lemon zest and juice. Whisk in butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until creamy. Serve with chicken.

LEMON-ROSEMARY CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Cut 2 thin slices from lemon; set aside. Squeeze 2 teaspoons lemon juice from remaining lemon into small bowl. Add rosemary, salt, pepper, oil and garlic; mix well.
• Add chicken breast halves; turn to coat. Arrange chicken on broiler pan. Top each with lemon slice.
• Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 5 minutes. Turn chicken, placing lemon slices under chicken. Broil an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear. Discard lemon slices.

BAKED LEMON-ROSEMARY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Blend butter, rosemary, garlic, 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice, thyme, and olive oil together in an electric blender. Pour a small amount into a skillet placed over high heat, covering the bottom.
• Place chicken breasts in the skillet and pour remaining butter mixture on top. Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes, flipping as needed. Transfer to a baking dish and pour mixture from the skillet over the chicken. Lightly dust with lemon zest.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a chicken breast should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

LEMON-ROSEMARY CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Cut 2 thin slices from lemon; set aside.
• Squeeze 2 tsp lemon juice from remaining lemon into small bowl.
• Add rosemary, salt, pepper, oil and garlic; mix well.
• Add chicken breast halves; turn to coat.
• Arrange chicken on broiler pan.
• Top with lemon slice on each.
• Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 5 minutes.
• Turn chicken, placing lemon slices under chicken.
• Broil an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is fork tender and juices run clear.
• Discard lemon slices.

POTTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in casserole and brown chicken, set aside. Saute onions and garlic and cover with browned chicken. Cover with fennel, tomatoes, and remaining ingredients. Cover tightly and place in a preheated 350 degree oven for 2 hours. Remove from casserole and serve.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH ROSEMARY AND LEMON

Steps:

• Split the chicken breasts in half down the center. Trim them neatly to remove peripheral membrane and bits of fat.
• Dredge the chicken all over in the flour seasoned with salt and pepper.
• Heat the oil and butter in a heavy skillet large enough to hold the chicken breasts in one layer. Add the chicken pieces, rosemary and garlic. Cook about 4 minutes or until the pieces are nicely brown on one side. Turn and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown on the other side. Do not cover.
• Pour off all the fat from the skillet, leaving the chicken, rosemary and garlic in the skillet. Pour in the wine and bring to a boil. Add the lemon juice and parsley. Cover closely and cook 3 minutes longer. Remove and discard the garlic cloves and serve immediately.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH LEMON AND FRESH ROSEMARY (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• Note: For easier serving, cut chicken breasts in half before crocking!
• Place skin on, bone-in chicken breasts in the 2-quart stoneware slow cooker dish. (For larger pots, please double the recipe!).
• Pour lemon juice (and optional zest) over chicken breasts.
• Sprinkle with paprika, optional minced garlic and red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
• Top with rosemary sprig.
• Cook on LOW for approximately 4 hours, or on HIGH for 3 1/2 hours, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 180F on a meat thermometer.
• Serves 6.

SKILLET CHICKEN WITH LEMON AND ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown chicken breasts on both sides for 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the skillet, cover with foil, and keep warm.
• Add remaining tablespoon olive oil to the pan and cook leeks over medium heat until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in bacon and garlic and cook until bacon is crispy, about 5 minutes. Deglaze pan with vinegar and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
• Add tomatoes, lemon zest, lemon juice, rosemary, and sage to the skillet. Return chicken to the pan and season with salt and pepper.
• Pour in broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until sauce is reduced by half and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve with lemon wedges.