Zesty Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipes

SPICY LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a greased 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the onion, water, lemon juice, oil and seasonings. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken and keep warm., In a saucepan, combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Gradually add the cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken over noodles. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

ONE-PAN LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Place asparagus into mixing bowl and thoroughly coat with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic.
• Tear off a sheet of parchment paper, large enough to fold into a packet.
• Place asparagus and chicken breast on top of parchment paper. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and lemon juice. Garnish with 2-3 lemon slices.
• Fold the edges of the parchment paper widthwise 2-3 times then twist the ends until fully closed.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
• Enjoy!

LEMON-PEPPER CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large, shallow bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, shallots, oregano, rosemary, bay leaf, lemon zest, pepper and oil.
• Add chicken, turning it to coat with marinade, and let it marinate, skin side up, covered and chilled, for 3 hours.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Put rack in middle position of oven.
• Arrange chicken, skin side up, on a rack in a roasting pan.
• Season lightly with salt.
• Roast for 35-45 minutes. Halfway through, sprinkle on pepper and lemon zest.
• This is also great grilled on the bbq.

ZESTY LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Put chicken into a large bowl.
• In a separate bowl, zest the lemon peel off the lemons. Then cut them in half and juice the lemons. (juice and zest in bowl; reserve lemon rinds).
• Mince onion and add it to the bowl with olive oil, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper. Reserve 3 tbsp of this marinade.
• Use hands or tongs to turn chicken over and coat it with the marinade.
• Marinate for 12 hours or overnight.
• Heat oven to 500 degrees.
• Put chicken skin side up on a shallow, medium-sized roasting pan.
• Place reserved lemon rinds into pan.
• Put chicken in oven and reduce heat to 375 degrees. Bake for 25 minutes, brushing with the reserved marinade, or until chicken is cooked through.
• Discard lemon rinds. Serve with remaining marinade. Good served with my almond green beans and.

ZESTY LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Make the sauce by whisking the honey, lemon juice, zest and pulp together in a small bowl until blended. Stir in the plum sauce, pour into a small saucepan; set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine egg with the salt and white pepper. Lightly coat the chicken with the cornstarch; dip into the egg mixture and coat in the cornstarch again. Let it stand for 5 minutes. Shake off the excess cornstarch prior to cooking.
• In a wok, heat the oil until hot. Cook the chicken, a couple pieces at a time, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• Bring the sauce to a boil over medium heat; add the cornstarch solution and cook, stirring, until the sauce boils and thickens.
• Cut the chicken across the grain into 1/2-inch slices. Place the chicken on a serving plate. Pour the sauce on top and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.