Best Lemon Sage Chicken Recipes

LEMON & SAGE ROASTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine lemon juice, 1/4 cup oil, garlic and sage in a shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours. Drain and discard marinade., Loosen chicken skin; rub butter underneath. Fill cavity with lemon wedges. Place chicken, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan., Stir together potatoes, onions, salt, pepper and remaining oil. Arrange around chicken. Roast, uncovered, at 350° until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. If chicken browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.

HERB-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH LEMON AND SAGE

Steps:

• Put the chicken in a large bowl. Add the oil, lemon, and sage; toss well. Cover tightly and transfer to the refrigerator to marinate for 24 hours.
• The next day, let the chicken stand at room temperature for 30 minutes while the oven preheats to 450°F.
• Sprinkle the chicken inside and out with the seasoning. Remove the lemon slices and sage from the marinade and stuff them inside the chicken cavity. Scatter the carrots, celery, and onion, if using, over the bottom of a roasting pan. Pour just enough water into the pan to cover the bottom. Arrange the chicken, breast side up, on top of the vegetables, if desired, or place the chicken on a roasting rack over the vegetables.
• Transfer the pan to the center oven rack; roast for 20 minutes. Baste with the pan juices, and continue roasting, basting once or twice, for 25 minutes more (if the chicken is not golden brown all over at this point, continue to cook for 10 more minutes).
• Reduce the heat to 325°F. Finish roasting, without basting, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F, 20 to 25 minutes longer. Let the chicken stand for 5 minutes before carving. Serve with the pan juices and vegetables, if desired.

LEMON-SAGE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a shallow bowl, combine the eggs, cheese and seasonings. Place flour in another shallow bowl. Coat chicken with flour, then dip in egg mixture., In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil in batches. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°., In the drippings, saute shallot until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the wine, lemon juice, herbs and lemon zest; cook over medium heat until liquid is reduced by half. Add cream; cook until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in butter until melted. Serve sauce with chicken.

LEMON-SAGE CHICKEN CUTLETS

Steps:

• Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to make 2 thin cutlets. Sprinkle lightly with water, place between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound until 1/4 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
• Pour some flour into a shallow dish and season with salt. Lightly beat the eggs with the lemon juice in another shallow dish.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dredge the cutlets in the flour, shaking off any excess; dip in the lemon-egg mixture, coating both sides. Add the cutlets to the skillet and cook until golden on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Add the sage leaves to the skillet, then turn the cutlets and cook until golden on the other side, about 2 more minutes. Transfer the cutlets and sage to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Pour out any remaining oil from the skillet. Add the wine and chicken broth and cook over medium-high heat until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the butter and swirl until melted.
• Transfer the chicken to a platter. Top with the fried sage and drizzle with the pan sauce. Serve with lemon wedges and grains on the side.
• Toss 2 cups cubed winter squash and 1 pint cherry tomatoes with olive oil and salt on a baking sheet; roast at 425 degrees F until tender, 25 minutes. Meanwhile, combine 1 cup farro or barley in a saucepan with 1/2 teaspoon salt, a pinch of red pepper flakes, a bay leaf and enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a simmer over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium low and cook, uncovered, until al dente, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain the farro (remove the bay leaf) and toss with the squash, tomatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil and 3 tablespoons each chopped parsley and grated pecorino. Season with salt and pepper.

CRISPY SAGE & LEMON ROAST CHICKEN

Steps:

• The night before, put the chicken in a medium roasting tin. Rub the salt generously over the skin and into the cavity, then grind over some black pepper. Push one half of a lemon into the cavity, then tie the legs together with kitchen string. Cover and chill overnight.
• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Dab a little of the excess salt from the skin using kitchen paper.
• Mix the butter with the garlic and sage. Push the herby garlic butter under the skin using your hands and rub it over the flesh, making sure it's evenly spread out. Stuff the thyme and bay leaves into the cavity, then put the remaining lemon halves in the tin around the chicken. Roast for 1 hr, then baste the chicken with the buttery juices from the tin. Roast for a further 20-30 mins, or until cooked through. Check the chicken is cooked by inserting a skewer into the thickest part of the thigh - the juices should run clear.
• Transfer the chicken to a board, cover and leave to rest for 20 mins before carving. Slice and serve on a warmed platter.

CHICKEN THIGHS BAKED WITH LEMON, SAGE, ROSEMARY & THYME

Steps:

• Using a mortar and pestle, mash the garlic with a large pinch of salt to create a coarse paste (or use a small mixing bowl and the back of a spoon, or mince the garlic very finely on a cutting board). Add the oil very slowly in drops while pounding and grinding the paste, continuing until the allioli is thick, creamy, and emulsified. Put the chicken in a bowl. Rub the allioli all over, including under the skin. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Heat the oven to 425°F and set an oven rack in the middle of the oven. Arrange the lemon slices in one layer in a large shallow roasting pan or baking dish (9x13x2 inches is good). Top each slice with a piece of rosemary and thyme and a sage leaf. Set the chicken thighs, skin side up, on top; sprinkle them generously with salt and pepper. Bake until the skin is golden and the juices are clear, 45 minute to 1 hour.
• Sometimes the lemons and chicken produce a lot of juices, in which case you can make a delicious pan sauce. Transfer the chicken (keeping the herbs and lemon slices underneath) to a plate and cover loosely with foil. Tilt the pan to pool the juices in one corner. Spoon off the fat that rises to the top. Set the pan over medium heat (if the pan isn't flameproof, pour the juices into a small skillet) and scrape up any stuck-on juices. Let the juices boil and reduce so they thicken to a saucy consistency. Drizzle the sauce around, not on, the chicken to maintain the crisp skin.

HONEY BRINED CHICKEN WITH LEMON AND SAGE

Steps:

• Mix honey, salt, water, bay leaves, and garlic together. Pull skin away from chicken just enough to place sage leaves and lemon slices under skin. Truss the chicken and tie the other end of the butcher's twine to the pot handle for a quick retrieval of the brined chicken. Place chicken in liquid and let sit in cooler for 12 hours.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place chicken on roasting rack in oven and brush with olive oil. Bake for about 45 to 50 minutes or until juices run clear.

CHICKEN MILANESE WITH SAGE-AND-LEMON-BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• To prepare the sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the shallots and cook over moderate heat until softened, 4 minutes. Add the cream, wine and stock and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter, 1 tablespoon at a time. Add the sage, lemon juice and cayenne. Season with salt and white pepper and cover.
• Meanwhile prepare the chicken: In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, panko, cheese, lemon zest and thyme. In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs. Season the eggs and chicken cutlets with salt and black pepper. Dip each cutlet in the egg mixture and let the excess drip off, then dredge in the bread crumbs. Transfer the breaded cutlets to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Preheat the oven to 325°. In each of 2 large skillets, heat 1/4 inch of oil until shimmering. Working in batches, add the breaded cutlets and cook over moderately high heat for 1 minute. Lower the heat to moderate and fry, turning once, until the cutlets are browned and crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then keep warm in the oven on another baking sheet while you fry the rest.
• Rewarm the sauce over moderate heat, stirring constantly. Arrange the cutlets on plates, sprinkle with the parsley and serve with the sauce.

LEMON, SAGE, AND GARLIC ROAST CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Slide fingertips under chicken skin to loosen. Arrange 2 lemon slices and 3 sage leaves under skin on each breast; smooth skin over to enclose. Place chicken on rimmed baking sheet; brush with oil. Drizzle 1 teaspoon lemon juice over each breast; sprinkle with garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour 1/2 cup broth onto sheet around chicken.
• Roast chicken until brown and cooked through, basting once or twice with pan juices, about 25 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter.
• Place baking sheet directly atop 2 burners; add remaining 1/2 cup broth. Using back of fork, mash any garlic on baking sheet into broth and pan juices. Boil over high heat until broth reduces almost to glaze, scraping up browned bits, about 4 minutes. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.

CHICKEN ROASTED WITH SAGE AND LEMON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Saute onions in one tablespoon of the olive oil. After a few minutes, add balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. After the onions have just browned, remove from heat. Put in bowl.
• Add lemons, one cup of the sage leaves, one tablespoon of the oil, salt and pepper, and the bay leaves. Toss. Stuff mixture into chicken.
• Rub outside of chicken with the cut side of a garlic clove, with one tablespoon of the olive oil and with a dash of salt. Place chicken in a roasting pan.
• In a bowl, toss potatoes with the remaining olive oil, sage leaves and salt. Add to roasting pan, alongside the chicken. Cook chicken and potatoes for one more hour.
• Before serving, toss potatoes with parsley. Let chicken rest 10 minutes before serving.

LEMON, SAGE AND GARLIC ROAST CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Slide fingertips under chicken skin to loosen.
• Arrange 2 lemon slices and 3 sage leaves (or some rubbed sage) under skin on each breast.
• Smooth skin over to close.
• Place chicken in shallow baking pan.
• Brush with oil.
• Drizzle 1 teaspoon lemon juice over each breast.
• Sprinkle with chopped garlic, salt and pepper.
• Pour 1/2 cup broth into pan around chicken.
• Roast chicken until brown and cooked through, basting once or twice with pan juices, About 25 minutes.
• Transfer chicken to platter.
• Place baking pan atop burner.
• Add remaining 1/2 cup broth.
• Using back of fork, mash the garlic on the baking pan into broth and pan juices.
• Boil over high heat until broth reduces almost to glaze, scraping up browned bits, about 4 minutes.
• Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.

LEMON AND SAGE ROASTED CHICKEN WITH CARAMELIZED ENDIVE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove any excess fat off chicken. Slice lemons paper-thin. Under the skin of the chicken place 2 slices of lemon and 2 leaves of sage. Heat butter in large skillet over high flame. Season chicken with salt and pepper and place skin side down in skillet until golden brown. Turn over and sear other side. Place entire skillet on wire rack in oven and cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until done. Remove from oven and serve over caramelized endive.
• In a large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add your garlic and shallots and cook until translucent about 2 minutes. Place endive in the saucepan, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 20 minutes over low heat, until endive is tender.

CHICKEN THIGHS BAKED WITH LEMON, SAGE, ROSEMARY AND THYME

Steps:

• Using a mortar and pestle, mash the garlic with a large pinch of salt to create a coarse paste. Add the oil very slowly until the mixture is thick and creamy. Put the chicken in a bowl. Rub the paste all over the chicken, including under the skin. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange lemon slices on a sheet pan. Top with the herbs on each slice and top with a thigh. Salt and pepper the chicken. Bake about 45 minutes. Serve with the lemon and herbs intact. A sauce can be made with the pan juices.

OLIVE GARDEN CHICKEN WITH LEMON SAGE SAUCE

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350ºF.
• To make the PICCATTA BATTER, combine eggs, cheeses, parsley and basil together in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
• To prepare the CHICKEN, pound chicken breasts until ¼" thick.
• Dredge chicken in the flour mixture and dip it in the Piccata batter; coat evenly on both sides.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Place chicken in the skillet and fry until edges are golden brown on each side.
• Transfer chicken from skillet into a baking pan.
• BAKE in a 350ºF oven for 5-6 minutes, until juices run clear.
• To make the SAUCE, drain 3/4 of the oil from skillet and add the shallots, garlic and herbs.
• Saute over medium heat until shallots are transparent.
• Add lemon juice, lemon zest, white wine and reduce liquid by 1/2.
• Add heavy cream and simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly.
• Remove pan from heat and whip in the cold butter.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• To SERVE, pour ¼ cup of sauce on plate and place chicken on top. Serve immediately.

TOMATO LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS WITH SAGE

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with a bit of salt and pepper.
• Over medium heat, lightly brown chicken on both sides for 5- 7 minutes.
• Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
• In the same pan, saute onion, garlic, and carrot for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until onion just starts to brown.
• Add sage, lemon rind, and remaining salt and pepper.
• Cook 1 minute.
• Add tomato and bouillon.
• Scrape up any browned bits in the pan and stir them in.
• Bring to a boil.
• Return chicken and any juices to pan.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Turn chicken once.
• Stir in lemon juice and cook, uncovered, 5- 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside.
• Serve with pan juices.
• Garnish with sage and lemon, if desired.

LEMON-SCENTED CHICKEN SOUP WITH PARSLEY-SAGE MATZO BALLS

Steps:

• Place chicken in large bowl. Add boiling water to cover. Let stand 2 minutes; drain well. Using small knife, scrape skin to remove any surface fat. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Bring 5 quarts water to boil in heavy large pot. Add chicken. Return to boil, skimming impurities . Cook until broth is clear, skimming as needed and stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Add onions, yam, carrots, parsnips, and celery. Partially cover and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until chicken and vegetables are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add dill and parsley to soup; simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 1 hour. Strain into clean pot. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and chill.) Add matzo balls to soup and rewarm over medium heat. Season to taste with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Ladle into bowls. Add 1 lemon slice and matzo balls to each.

WW CHICKEN AND WHITE BEAN STEW WITH LEMON AND SAGE

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning once, until browned, about 6 minutes. Transfer to plate.
• Add remaining 1 tsp oil to Dutch oven. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened about 5 minutes.
• Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30 seconds.
• Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until it browns slightly, about 1 minute.
• Add tomatoes and stock; bring to boil, stirring constantly to scrape browned bits from bottom of pot.
• Add chicken, beans, and sage. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until chicken is tender and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
• Stir in lemon zest.

SAGE AND LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts between wax paper or plastic wrap and pound to 1/2 inch thickness.
• Press 2 or 3 sage leaves on the surface of each breast.
• Combine flour,salt and pepper to taste on a plate, and gently dust chicken with the seasoned flour.
• Heat olive oil in a medium skillet and add chicken, sage-side down.
• Brown for 3 to 5 minutes, then turn over chicken and brown 3 minutes longer.
• Set chicken aside and pour off any fat.
• Add lemon juice and broth to the skillet and scrape up any browned bits with a wooden spoon.
• Return chicken to skillet and simmer for 5 minutes or until heated through.
• Place chicken on 2 serving plates then add butter to skillet and swirl to melt.
• Spoon sauce over chicken.

CHICKEN MILANESE WITH SAGE AND LEMON BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• preheat oven to 325 CHICKEN In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, panko, cheese, lemon zest and thyme. In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs. Season the eggs and chicken cutlets with salt and black pepper. Dip each cutlet in the egg mixture and let the excess drip off, then dredge in the bread crumbs. Transfer the breaded cutlets to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. In each of 2 large skillets, heat 1/4 inch of oil until shimmering. Working in batches, add the breaded cutlets and cook over moderately high heat for 1 minute. Lower the heat to moderate and fry, turning once, until the cutlets are browned and crisp, 4 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then keep warm in the oven on another baking sheet while you fry the rest. SAUCE In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the shallots and cook over moderate heat until softened, 4 minutes. Add the cream, wine and stock and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter, 1 tablespoon at a time. Add the sage, lemon juice and cayenne. Season with salt and white pepper and cover. Arrange the cutlets on plates, sprinkle with the parsley and serve with the sauce.

LEMON SAGE CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. IN A PLATE COMBINE FLOUR WITH S n P AND GARLIC POWDER...IN A PIE PLATE (or similar) BEAT TOGETHER EGGS N JUICE FROM LEMON.
• 2. HEAT 1/2 THE OLIVE OIL IN A LARGE PAN...NOW DIP ONE PIECE OF CHICKEN IN SEASOND FLOUR THEN DIP INTO LEMON/EGG MIXTURE.
• 3. PLACE IN PAN N COOK FOR 3 MINUTES THEN FLIP N ADD 1/2 SAGE LEAVES N COOK AN ADDTNL 3 MIN THEN REMOVE TO PLATTER...CONTINUE WITH REMAINN CHICKN ;)
• 4. NOW ADD CHICKEN BROTH N WINE TO PAN N COOK FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES OR UNTIL REDUCED A BIT...TURN OFF HEAT N ADD BUTTER.
• 5. POUR OVER CHICKEN N SERVE IMMEDIATELY...ENJOY :)