LEMON CHICKEN WITH GARLIC-CHILE OIL
Jarred chile-garlic oil is available from many brands and in many incarnations, but it's also extremely easy to make at home. The trick is to cook the garlic in the oil slowly and gently so it doesn't blacken and burn, which will make the whole thing acrid and unpleasant. This pungent and nutty chile-garlic oil recipe was inspired by one published in David Tamarkin's wonderful cookbook, "Cook90" (Little, Brown and Company, 2018). Here, some of it is used as a sauce for chicken cutlets with lemon and capers. But keep leftover oil in the fridge to drizzle on hummus, steamed or roasted vegetables, or on top of avocado toast for a nutty, spicy kick.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, weekday, poultry, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small skillet or nonreactive saucepan, heat 1/2 cup oil, garlic, red-pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt over low heat. Stir frequently until garlic is lightly golden (but not brown) and fragrant, 10 to 15 minutes. If garlic starts to brown, turn down the heat - you don't want this to taste burned. Once garlic is golden, immediately transfer oil to a heatproof bowl.
- Meanwhile, grate zest from lemon, then cut lemon lengthwise into quarters and scrape out the seeds. Save 2 lemon quarters for squeezing juice over chicken after cooking. Trim ends off remaining 2 wedges, and slice wedges crosswise into thin triangles.
- Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with lemon zest, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to hot skillet, then lay chicken down in an even layer. Scatter small lemon triangles and capers into pan. Cook until chicken and lemons are golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a serving platter. Squeeze a little lemon juice onto the bottom of the pan and scrape up all the browned bits with a wooden spoon, then pour all over chicken.
- Drizzle chicken with chile oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Serve topped with cilantro or parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 505, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 399 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
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Nirob Forazi
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's always a hit when I make it.
Sagar Bhatti
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Erastus Funny
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a truly special dish.
Durjoy Kormokar
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this dish wasn't too hot for me. The lemon and garlic really balance out the heat.
George Obuya
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Raul Rios
[email protected]I served this with jasmine rice and it was the perfect pairing.
Lifedo Emmanuel
[email protected]I added some chopped cilantro to the sauce and it gave it a nice fresh flavor.
AFAQ GAMING
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's quick, easy, and absolutely delicious.
sisters playhouse Amili
[email protected]I made this for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Sandra Salazar
[email protected]The sauce is the star of this dish. It's tangy, spicy, and so flavorful. I could eat it with just about anything.
Andrea Atkins
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a pro in the kitchen, but this dish came out looking and tasting like it was made by a chef. Highly recommend!
Oluga Yinka
[email protected]Followed the recipe to a T and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, and the sauce was delicious. My family loved it!
Myfairy Mayfairy
[email protected]This lemon chicken with garlic chile oil is a burst of flavorsome goodness! The chicken was tender and juicy, the sauce was tangy and spicy, and the garlic chile oil added a delightful savory kick. Will definitely make this again!