Lee Lums Lemon Chicken Food

ROASTED LEMON CHICKEN LEGS

Steps:

• Put the chicken legs in a large resealable bag, squeeze in the juice of the lemons and throw in the rinds as well. Add the olive oil, garlic and some salt and pepper, seal the bag and toss around. Place in the fridge to marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 6 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Place the chicken legs on a baking sheet and roast until the juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes.

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.

LEE LUM'S LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish.
• Combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, salt and gin or vodka, and pour over the chicken; toss to coat and let sit for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 200.
• Beat the egg whites, drain the chicken (discarding the marinade), and toss to coat.
• Pour the water-chestnut flour on a plate and dredge chicken completely in the flour.
• Arrange the shredded lettuce attractively on a platter.
• To cook the chicken, pour the peanut oil into a skillet (use an electric skillet if you have one) to a depth of 1/2 inch and heat to 350 degrees.
• Add the chicken in batches, browning one side, then turning to brown the other; drain and keep warm in the oven if necessary.
• Either while you're cooking the chicken or afterwards (while keeping the chicken warm), in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, rice vinegar, broth, the cornstarch dissolved in the 2 tablespoons water, the msg if desired, the lemon juice and the rind; bring to a boil and stir until thickened.
• Carefully and neatly slice the chicken crosswise into 1" slices, then using a large spatula, place attractively on top of the lettuce.
• Add the vegetables and pineapple to the sauce; remove from the heat, stir in extract, pour over the chicken, and serve immediately.

CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the flour in a shallow bowl and season with salt and pepper. Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat, then add the oil. Dredge the chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess, and place in the hot oil. Cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken to a plate.
• Add the garlic to the pan, carefully add the wine and, using a wooden spoon, scrape the bottom of the pan to release any flavor stuck to the bottom. Add the cream, Parmesan, lemon zest and juice and some salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce starts to thicken, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach, stir and return the chicken to the pan. Cook for 1 minute more, until the spinach has wilted. Garnish with basil and lemon slices.

CHICKEN TARRAGON

Steps:

• .Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
• Dredge in flour, reserving any remaining flour.
• Heat 3 tablespoons butter in large skillet. Brown chicken on both sides.
• Transfer chicken to a heated platter.
• Add shallots to skillet and saute briefly.
• Add wine and boil over high heat until nearly evaporated, scraping any loose brown particles on bottom of skillet.
• Add reserved flour, stirring to make a thick paste.
• Sprinkle with tarragon. Stir in chicken broth.
• Return chicken to skillet, cover and cook until tender, about 25 minutes.
• Transfer chicken to a heated platter and keep hot.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and heavy cream to skillet;heat,stirring and then pour sauce over chicken.