FRENCH LEMON CHICKEN
A classic French dish updated for simplicity that's packed with fresh flavours. Created by Lucy Waverman, we fell in love with this dish on the first try. Enjoy!
Provided by Leslie
Categories Chicken
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Grate enough peel from lemon to make 1 tbsp (15 mL). Remove any remaining peel and white pith from lemon and cut flesh into thin slices.
- Separate garlic into cloves, cut off root ends but do not peel. Add to chicken stock in a pot and bring to boil. Simmer three minutes. Strain stock and reserve. Peel garlic cloves. If garlic cloves are large, cut in half lengthways.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season breasts with salt, pepper and thyme, and fry skin-side-down four to five minutes or until golden brown. Turn over and fry second side for one minute. Remove breasts.
- Place skin-side-up in oiled ovenproof dish that fits chicken snugly. Discard fat from skillet.
- Scatter lemon slices and garlic cloves around chicken. Sprinkle sugar on lemon slices.
- Meanwhile, add wine to skillet, bring to boil, reduce by half.
- Stir in stock, brandy and grated zest and bring to a boil, stirring.
- Add cream and continue to boil until slightly thickened, about five to eight minutes.
- Stir in parsley.
- Bake chicken for 15 to 20 minutes or until it is tender but not dry. Remove chicken and any lemon bits to serving platter. Scatter over garlic cloves. Remove any fat and pour any juices into sauce.
- To serve, pour sauce over chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.1, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 116.8, Sodium 274.8, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.9, Protein 35
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RajMamadkhan Khan
[email protected]Don't bother with this recipe. It's a waste of time and ingredients.
Shekhar Karki
[email protected]This recipe is a complete waste of time and money. The chicken was dry and tasteless, and the sauce was nothing more than lemon juice.
Nejamiah Casaus
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but this recipe was a disaster. The chicken was tough and the sauce was watery.
Shamima Rahman
[email protected]This recipe is a fail. The chicken was overcooked and the sauce was too salty.
India Server
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. The chicken was dry and the sauce was too lemony.
Saua Utuvai
[email protected]This recipe was a waste of time. The chicken was tough and the sauce was bland.
Noha Gomaa
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but the chicken didn't come out as tender as I would have liked.
Klaar Vir
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the lemon sauce was delicious.
Ana Banana
[email protected]This dish was a bit too lemony for my taste, but my husband loved it.
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[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce is perfect.
Muhammad Aill
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the lemon sauce is to die for.
florence nfoncho
[email protected]I made this for a dinner party and everyone loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce was the perfect accompaniment.
Xoestorio
[email protected]This dish is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked to perfection and the lemon sauce is light and flavorful.
Luis Daniel Sosa
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of lemon, but I'm so glad I did! The chicken was delicious and the sauce was perfect.
xervey
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce is to die for.
Lee Mitchell
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was just the right amount of tangy.
Ruth Awulonu
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce was amazing.
Luciano Kleinbooi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt and pepper to the chicken before cooking.
Saqib Baghoor
[email protected]This French Lemon Chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce was perfectly tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.