Best 4 My Dads Lemon Chicken Recipes
Get ready to embark on a delectable culinary journey as we venture into the realm of "My Dad's Lemon Chicken." This tantalizing dish, passed down through generations of family tradition, promises an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With its perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy notes, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household. Let's dive right in and explore the secrets behind this delectable dish, unraveling the techniques and ingredients that make it truly exceptional.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
DAD'S ROAST CHICKEN -- MY WAY WITH A PARSLEY LEMON JUICE OIL
My dad's roast chicken is really simple. He stuffs a whole chicken with fresh herbs and seasons it with salt and pepper, then pops it in the oven. My version, which uses chicken that's already cut into serving pieces instead of a whole chicken, is less work and cooks a lot faster and more evenly. I've also spruced up the flavor with some grated lemon rind and finish it off with a fresh, colorful and tangy oil for drizzling over the finished chicken. Dad ? your chicken's good but I may have one up on you on this one!
Provided by Dave Lieberman
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degree F.
- Trim off any excess skin or fat from the chicken. Cut off and discard the wing tips. Place the chicken pieces in an 11 by 13-inch baking pan, or any pan that that they fit in without crowding. Season the chicken pieces generously with salt, pepper, olive oil, the herbs, and the lemon zest. Toss through all the seasonings and then arrange the chicken piece skin side up in the pan. You can season the chicken pieces and set them up in the roaster up to a day before you cook them. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- Roast until the skin is nicely browned and there is no pink near the thigh bone and the juices run clear, about 35 to 40 minutes. Check both white meat and dark meat. If the white meat is done before the dark meat, take it out and set it on the serving plate until the dark meat is done.
- For the parsley drizzle, wash and dry the parsley. Remove the leaves from the stems and chop the leaves finely. Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl and use immediately to garnish the roast chicken.
DAD'S LEMONY GRILLED CHICKEN
Lemon juice, onions and garlic add tangy flavor to chicken when firing up the grill. -Mike Schulz, Tawas City, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients until blended; stir in onions. Pour 1-1/2 cups marinade into a large shallow dish. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Prepare grill for indirect heat. Drain chicken, discarding marinade in dish. Place chicken on grill rack, skin side up. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat 15 minutes. Turn; grill until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, 15-20 minutes longer, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 calories, Fat 39g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
DAD'S DIVINE CHICKEN DIVAN
Our family favorite chicken divan recipe! I've been making this yummy recipe for years. We really love the touch of lemon and curry-- it's simply divine!!! Make mine with extra cheese, please. May use chicken or leftover turkey. Serve over hot cooked rice. Recipe is originally from my father, but I've tweaked it to suit my family's tastes. I hope you enjoy!
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Curries
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Butter a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
- Combine cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and curry powder in a small bowl.
- Arrange broccoli in a single layer in the buttered dish, reserving a few florets for the top.
- Cover with chicken strips.
- Pour soup mixture evenly over chicken and broccoli.
- Sprinkle with bread crumbs and melted butter, dot with a few broccoli florets, and sprinkle cheese over the top.
- Bake until heated through, about 25 minutes.
- Serve over rice.
THE INFAMOUS LEMON CHICKEN RECIPE
When my father remarried he would sometimes complain to me about finding my mother's lemon chicken recipe. The real secret here being that I had LOST my mother's recipe box...a crime punishable by walking the plank in my family. Of course I didn't remember eating it or how it tasted since I was 6 when they divorced and she couldn't remember the ingredients. He described to me a sweet glazy sauce that covered the chicken which she served over rice. With the help of my step-mother we "recreated" this dish using Lipton soup and sauce mixes in the lemon flavor. I was at peace until Lipton discontinued this flavor and was again harassed to FIND THAT RECIPE your mother made! Finally I was reaching up in the counter for a martini glass at my aunts house when a small box came crashing down on my head... my family recipes along with the suprisingly easy "Infamous Lemon Chicken".I had no idea these were the few ingredients that had been haunting me. Dad this one's for you.
Provided by Grimms Restaurant T
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In zip-lock bag combine pepper, salt, and flour.
- Add chicken and shake a few pieces at a time.
- In large skillet (NO NONSTICK!) brown chicken in butter. (Add butter as needed.sometimes i need a little more, sometimes a little less).
- Add lemon juice, sugar, and mushrooms, decrease heat.
- Cover and simmer 15 min, or until chicken is cooked.
- Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.2, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 116.2, Sodium 663.7, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 27
Tips:
- Use a good quality chicken: The better the chicken, the better the dish will be. Look for free-range, organic, or air-chilled chicken.
- Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in the lemon-herb mixture helps to infuse it with flavor and makes it more tender.
- Use a hot oven: A hot oven will help to brown the chicken and give it a crispy skin.
- Roast the chicken until it is cooked through: The chicken is cooked through when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the chicken rest before serving: Letting the chicken rest before serving allows the juices to redistribute, making it more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
This lemon chicken recipe is a simple and delicious way to prepare chicken. It is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The chicken is moist and flavorful, with a crispy skin and a bright lemon flavor. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.
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