Lemon Herb Barbeque Sauce For Chicken Food

CHICKEN WITH A LEMON HERB SAUCE

Steps:

• For the Chicken: Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F.
• Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the skillet. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper on the smooth side of each breast. Place in the skillet seasoned side down and cook without disturbing until brown and crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season the top side of the chicken and flip. Cook 1 minute over the burner; then transfer the skillet to the oven until chicken registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 6 to 8 minutes more. Place on a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
• For the sauce: smash the garlic clove, sprinkle with the salt, and with the side of a large knife, mash and smear the mixture to a coarse paste. Transfer to a blender with the parsley, mint, pepper, lemon zest, and juice. Pulse until coarsely chopped and then slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Pour into a small bowl and adjust seasoning. Deglaze pan with the sauce, if desired, and serve with the chicken.

LEMON HERB MARINADE

Steps:

• In shallow glass dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix all ingredients. Add about 1 lb meat; cover dish or seal bag, and refrigerate at least 20 minutes but no longer than 24 hours, depending on type of meat.
• Remove meat from marinade; discard marinade. Cook meat as desired.

LEMON BARBECUE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix first 7 ingredients in a glass baking dish.
• Trim chicken of any fat.
• Place chicken in marinade and let sit at least 1 hour, or more.
• Grill 12-14 minutes or until done.

HERBED BARBECUED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first 10 ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Drain and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°.

CHICKEN WITH A LEMON HERB SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F.
• Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the skillet.
• Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper on the smooth side of each breast.
• Place in the skillet seasoned side down and cook without disturbing until brown and crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes.
• Season the top side of the chicken and flip.
• Cook 1 minute over the burner; then transfer the skillet to the oven until chicken registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 6 to 8 minutes more.
• Place on a cutting board and let rest.
• For the sauce, smash the garlic clove, sprinkle with the salt, and with the side of a large knife, mash and smear the mixture to a coarse paste.
• Transfer to a blender with the parsley, mint, pepper, lemon zest, and juice.
• Pulse until coarsely chopped and then slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
• Pour into the skillet and deglaze the pan with the sauce.
• Slice the chicken into small strips or shred and place back in the skillet.
• Heat over medium until heated through.

LEMON HERB BARBECUE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat grill for high heat.
• In a blender or food processor, blend the oil, lemon juice, onion, salt, thyme, marjoram, and garlic until thick and smooth.
• Coat the grill grate with aluminum foil. Poke holes in the foil and spray with cooking spray. Arrange chicken on grate, and cook 15 minutes, turning once and brushing constantly with the sauce, until juices run clear.

LEMON BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and use to baste your favorite meat when grilling- great on spareribs!