Best Very Lemony Chicken Recipes

VERY LEMONY CHICKEN

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Using skinless chicken breast means this tangy dish is lower in saturated fat and cholesterol. The recipe comes from heart health. Marinating time not included.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine
1/2 cup fresh sliced lemon, rind of
3 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 medium onion, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Place chicken in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
Mix lemon juice, vinegar,lemon peel, oregano, and onions; pour over chicken, cover and marinate in refrigerator several hours or over night, turning occasionally.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees; Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper and paprika, cover and bake for 30 minutes, uncover and bake 30 minutes more or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.7, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 151, Sodium 422.1, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.6, Protein 50.9

VERY LEMONY CHICKEN

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I don't remember where I found this but,I've had this recipe saved forever & finally tried it last night. It was super good. Even my husband, who is leary of some things that sound "different" loved it and told me to keep that recipe :)It's very moist, and just enough lemon, very very easy to prepare. And I am going to use the...

Provided by Cathy Hurkmans Tolman

Categories Chicken

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 c real lemon or fresh lemon juice
1 tsp oregano, dried
1 medium onion - sliced thin
1 Tbsp paprika
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. 1. Place chicken in 13x9x2" glass baking dish. 2. Mix lemon juice, lemon peel, oregano, and onions. Pour over chicken, cover and marinate in refrigerator several hours or overnight, turning occasionally. I marinated for 4 hours & it was delishious. 3. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika. 4. Cover and bake at 325º F for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 30 minutes more or until done.
2. NUTRITION INFO (per 1-breast serving) Calories: 158.6 Fat: 1.6 g Carbohydrates: 8.4 g Protein: 28.0 g

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