Best Moms Lemon Chicken Recipes

MY MOTHER'S LEMONY CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, garlic powder and paprika. In another shallow bowl, whisk egg and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then in flour mixture; shake off excess., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 4-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. Add broth, lemon zest and remaining lemon juice to skillet; bring to a boil. Stir in broccoli. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 8-10 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Serve with chicken, lemon wedges and, if desired, rice.

MOM'S LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Dredge chicken pieces in flour or cornstarch and brown in oil.
• Make braising liquid which consists of:.
• 4 tablespoons sherry.
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce.
• 1/4 teaspoons sugar.
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed.
• 1 slice fresh ginger, crushed.
• 1 teaspoons sesame oil.
• 2 whole star anise.
• 2 dried red chili peppers, broken in half.
• Pour over browned chicken pieces for about 15 minute or until tender.
• Combine 3/4 cup lemon juice and 3/4 cup sugar to make lemon sauce. Simmer for 10 minute.
• Meanwhile combine 2 teaspoons cornstarch and 2 teaspoons water, add to lemon -sugar mixture and cook until clear. Add grated lemon rind and pour over chicken.
• Garnish with green onions.

LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook chicken, onion, carrot and garlic in butter for 5 minutes or until chicken is lightly browned and meat juices run clear, stirring occasionally., In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch and broth; stir in lemon juice, zest, salt and rice. Add to skillet Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add broccoli and parsley. Cover and simmer 5-10 minutes or until rice is tender.