Lemon Chicken With Matchstick Vegetables Food

EASY MEDITERRANEAN LEMON CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, add the spices and mix to make the spice mixture.
• In another bowl or large measuring cup, combine the lemon juice, olive oil and garlic to make the marinade.
• Pat the chicken dry and season with kosher salt and pepper and sprinkle the spice mixture on both sides.
• Place the chicken in a bowl and add the onions. Pour in the marinade and work the chicken a bit to make sure all the pieces are well covered with the marinade.
• Leave the chicken to marinate at room temperature while you heat up the grill or griddle. OR, if you have the time, cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours (or up to 8 hours).
• When ready, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat (or an outdoor grill over medium-high heat). Do not add oil yet to the pan. Add the lemon halves, flesh side down, and grill briefly. Remove the grilled lemons and set aside for now.
• Now, brush the pan with a little extra virgin olive oil. Using a pair of tongs, add the chicken pieces in one layer (discard any remaining marinade). Cook for 6 minutes or so on each side or until chicken is well cooked through (you can adjust heat to medium, if needed. If using an outdoor grill, carefully oil the grates and cook the chicken over medium-high heat for the same amount of time. (Chicken's internal temperature should register 165 degrees F).
• Transfer the grilled lemon chicken to a serving platter. Add the grilled lemons (which you can squeeze for a little more juice), and garnish with parsley. See notes for serving ideas.

LEMON AND HERB ROAST CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Adjust the oven rack to the top position and preheat to 450 degrees F. Toss together the potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, 1 teaspoon of the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper on a rimmed baking sheet and arrange in a single layer. Roast until the vegetables brown slightly and the potatoes just begin to soften, about 20 minutes, tossing halfway through.
• Meanwhile, rub the chicken breast skin with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and sprinkle with the poultry seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Once the vegetables begin to soften, put the chicken breasts on top and roast until the skin is golden brown and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Remove the chicken breasts and let them rest for a few minutes. Toss the roasted vegetables with juice from 1 of the lemon halves and the parsley. Cut the bones from the chicken breasts and slice the meat. Divide the chicken and roasted vegetables among 4 plates. Cut the remaining lemon half into wedges and serve alongside.

LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Warm the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the garlic, and cook for just 1 minute but don't allow the garlic to turn brown. Off the heat, add the white wine, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt and pour into a 9 by 12-inch baking dish.
• Pat the chicken breasts dry and place them skin side up over the sauce. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle them liberally with salt and pepper. Cut the lemon in 8 wedges and tuck it among the pieces of chicken.
• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken breasts, until the chicken is done and the skin is lightly browned. If the chicken isn't browned enough, put it under the broiler for 2 minutes. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot with the pan juices.

LEMON CHICKEN WITH MATCHSTICK VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Pound chicken breasts until they are about 1/4 inch thick.
• Salt and pepper them on both sides, then set aside.
• Prepare vegetables.
• Peel carrots and parsnips.
• Cut into matchsticks about 1 1/2 inches long.
• Wash zucchini and/or squash.
• Trim ends and cut into matchsticks like carrots.
• Melt butter in a large skillet.
• Saute shallot until tender.
• Add carrots and parsnips and stir fy until tender crisp, about 5 minutes.
• Add zucchini/squash and cook additional 3 minutes.
• Do not overcook.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Place in casserole and keep warm.
• Saute chicken in skillet in butter, 5-8 minutes turning occasionally until no longer pink.
• Remove chicken only from skillet and place in casserole on top of vegetables.
• Mix wine, lemon peel and juice and add to butter in the skillet.
• Remove pan from heat.
• SLOWLY add cream so it does not curdle.
• Pour sauce over chicken and vegetables.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• Broil 2 minutes and serve.

ROSEMARY-LEMON CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a blender, combine lemon juice, oil, garlic, and rosemary; season generously with salt and pepper. Puree until marinade is smooth. Place chicken in a shallow glass baking dish or large resealable plastic bag. Pour half the marinade over chicken (reserve other half for vegetables); toss to coat. Let marinate 15 minutes at room temperature (or cover dish with plastic and refrigerate up to 24 hours). Lift chicken from marinade, and place on a large rimmed baking sheet; set aside. Discard marinade.
• Meanwhile, on another large rimmed baking sheet, toss potatoes and mushrooms with reserved marinade; season generously with salt and pepper.
• Place both baking sheets in oven, with chicken on top rack. After 20 minutes, rotate sheets from top to bottom; 10 minutes later, scatter tomatoes over vegetables. Continue roasting until chicken is cooked through (an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part, avoiding bone, should register 165 degrees, and potatoes and mushrooms are tender and golden brown, about 10 minutes more.
• Set aside about a third (3 cups) of the vegetables to cool; cover with plastic, and refrigerate to use later for Baked Egg Custard with Cheese. Serve chicken with remaining vegetables and, if desired, garnish with rosemary sprigs.

BAKED LEMON CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange lemon slices in a single layer on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Combine garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, rosemary, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss in chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, and olives to coat. Lay chicken over lemon slices in the dish, then top with vegetable mixture.
• Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and potatoes are tender, about 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Toss one more time in the dish to coat with sauce before serving.

LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS WITH VEGGIES

Steps:

• In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the carrots, potatoes, onions and celery. Top with chicken. , Combine the soup, water, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, pepper and salt; pour over chicken and vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until chicken and vegetables are tender.