Best Lee Lums Lemon Chicken Recipes

CARAMELIZED LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Season the lemon curd with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
• To butterfly the chicken, place the chicken on a cutting board, breast side down. Using sharp kitchen shears, remove the backbone by cutting on either side of the backbone. (Save the backbone for stock.) Flip the chicken, setting it breast side up, and flatten by pressing firmly in the center; you should hear a crack.
• Pat chicken dry. Season the chicken on both sides with 2 teaspoons salt and a generous grind of black pepper. Use the handle of a fork or spoon to loosen the skin from the chicken breasts and thighs (you'll find openings at their tops).
• Spread about three-quarters of the lemon curd between the skin and meat. Use your fingers to massage the curd around so it spreads out under the skin. Spread the rest of the lemon curd in a thin layer all over the chicken skin. Drizzle with the olive oil.
• Pour 3/4 cup water into a large (at least 12-inch) oven-safe skillet, shallow roasting pan or sheet pan. (The water keeps the pan drippings from burning and keeps the chicken moist.) Add the chicken, skin side up. Tuck the wings under to prevent burning and turn the legs so the thighs face up. Roast until a thermometer registers 165 degrees in the thickest part of the thigh, 45 minutes to 1 hour, starting to check the chicken at 30 minutes. If at any point it starts getting too brown, cover it with foil. Let rest 10 minutes before carving.

LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Separate the tenderloins from the breasts. Between sheets of plastic wrap pound the thicker side of the breast to make it more even in thickness. Season the chicken with salt. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over moderate heat. Add the chicken breasts and tenderloins. Saute for about 4 to 5 minutes. You'll know to turn the chicken over when the top looks opaque (tenderloins may take only 2 to 3 minutes per side). Saute on other side 4 to 5 minutes or until the interior is cooked through. Mix lemon zest and lemon juice into chicken broth.
• Remove the chicken to a plate. Give the lemon broth cornstarch mixture a stir and add it to skillet. Deglaze the pan and simmer for a two minutes or until the sauce looks thick and glossy. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Remove the skillet from the heat and whisk in the butter if you wish. Pour the sauce pour over the chicken and sprinkle the scallions on top.

LEEANN CHIN LEMON CHICKEN RECIPE - (3.9/5)

Steps:

• Chicken Directions: Cut each chicken breast into fourths. Place chicken in a shallow glass dish. Mix the 1 Tbsp of vegetable oil, 1 egg, 2 tsp of corn starch, 1 tsp of salt, soy sauce and 1/4 tsp of pepper. Pour over the chicken, and turn to coat both sides. Remove the chicken from the marinade, and reserve the marinade. Heat vegetable oil to 350° in a wok or frying pan. The oil should be 1 1/2" deep. Mix the flour, water corn starch, vegetable oil, baking soda and salt into the reserved marinade. Dip the chicken into the batter. Fry the chicken in small batches, until light brown, about 3 minutes. You will need to turn the chicken once during this cooking. Drain on paper towels. Heat the oil to 375°. Add all of the chicken at 1 time and fry again for 2 more minutes, or until it is golden brown. You will need to turn the chicken during cooking. Drain on paper towels and then cut the chicken crosswise into 5 or 6 pieces. Pour lemon sauce over the chicken Lemon Sauce Directions: In a large sauce pan, over medium heat, add all of the ingredients except the corn starch and water. Bring to a simmer. Mix together the water and cornstarch until corn starch is dissolved. Stir in to the sauce and cook until thickened, about 30 to 60 seconds. Remove lemon peel and pour over the chicken. Garnish with the lemon slices. Notes I usually make the sauce first. This way, I reheat it slightly before the chicken is done, and can pour it over the hot chicken.

LEMON-LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a shallow glass dish. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over chicken. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain, discarding marinade. Grill chicken over medium-hot heat, turning once, until juices run clear, about 15-18 minutes.

CRAIG CLAIBORNE'S LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a shallow dish. Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, salt and gin or vodka, and pour over chicken. Toss to coat, and let sit for 30 minutes.
• Drain chicken and discard marinade. Add chicken pieces to beaten egg whites, and toss to coat. Pour water-chestnut flour on a plate and dredge chicken in flour.
• Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Pour peanut oil in skillet one-half inch in depth, and heat to 350 degrees. Add chicken in batches. Brown one side, turn and brown other. Drain.
• combine sugar, vinegar, broth, cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water, MSG and lemon juice and zest in pan. Bring to a boil. Stir until thickened.
• Cut chicken into one-inch crosswise slices, and place on top of lettuce on a serving platter. If necessary, keep it warm in oven.
• Add vegetables and fruit to sauce. Remove from heat and stir in extract. Pour over chicken.