Lemon Herbed Chicken Satay Food

HERBED LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Low-Sodium Recipe
• 1. Heat grill or a cast iron grill to medium heat. Spray with cooking spray.
• 2. Toss chicken breasts with olive oil, Mrs. Dash® Lemon Pepper Seasoning Blend, half of lemon juice and slivered garlic cloves.
• 3. Grill the chicken on both sides, turning at least three times to cook evenly.
• 4. Remove to a plate. Cover 3-4 minutes to let juices rest.
• 5. Squeeze other half of lemon on chicken.

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.

GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH SATAY DIP

Steps:

• Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme. Pour over the chicken breasts in a nonreactive bowl. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight.
• Heat a charcoal grill. Grill the chicken breasts for 10 minutes on each side, until just cooked through. Cool slightly and cut diagonally in 1/2-inch-thick slices. Skewer with wooden sticks and serve with Satay Dip.
• 1 tablespoon good olive oil
• 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
• 2/3 cup small-diced red onion (1 small onion)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons good red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• Cook the olive oil, sesame oil, red onion, garlic, ginger root, and red pepper flakes in a small, heavy-bottomed pot on medium heat until the onion is transparent, 10 to 15 minutes. Whisk in the vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, peanut butter, ketchup, sherry, and lime juice; cook for 1 more minute. Cool and use as a dip for Grilled Lemon Chicken skewers.
• Yield: 1 1/2 cups

HOMEMADE LEMON HERB CHICKEN

Steps:

• Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Loosen skin from around the chicken breast, thighs and legs. Rub the butter mixture under the skin. Rub any remaining mixture into the body and neck cavities. , Arrange four to six lemon slices under the skin on the breast and thighs. Tuck wing tips behind the back. , Poke additional holes in top of the empty can with a can opener. Pour the wine into the can. Holding the chicken with legs pointed down, lower chicken over the can so it fills the body cavity. Place chicken over drip pan. , Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°. Remove chicken from grill; cover and let stand for 10 minutes.

HERB-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH LEMON AND SAGE

Steps:

• Put the chicken in a large bowl. Add the oil, lemon, and sage; toss well. Cover tightly and transfer to the refrigerator to marinate for 24 hours.
• The next day, let the chicken stand at room temperature for 30 minutes while the oven preheats to 450°F.
• Sprinkle the chicken inside and out with the seasoning. Remove the lemon slices and sage from the marinade and stuff them inside the chicken cavity. Scatter the carrots, celery, and onion, if using, over the bottom of a roasting pan. Pour just enough water into the pan to cover the bottom. Arrange the chicken, breast side up, on top of the vegetables, if desired, or place the chicken on a roasting rack over the vegetables.
• Transfer the pan to the center oven rack; roast for 20 minutes. Baste with the pan juices, and continue roasting, basting once or twice, for 25 minutes more (if the chicken is not golden brown all over at this point, continue to cook for 10 more minutes).
• Reduce the heat to 325°F. Finish roasting, without basting, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F, 20 to 25 minutes longer. Let the chicken stand for 5 minutes before carving. Serve with the pan juices and vegetables, if desired.

HERBED LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Pour 3/4 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain chicken and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes. Turn; grill or broil 4-9 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

SIMPLE LEMON HERB CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut lemon in half, and squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon on chicken. Season with salt to taste. Let sit while you heat oil in a small skillet over medium low heat.
• When oil is hot, put chicken in skillet. As you saute chicken, add juice from other 1/2 lemon, pepper to taste, and oregano. Saute for 5 to 10 minutes each side, or until juices run clear. Serve with parsley for garnish.

LEMON HERBED CHICKEN SATAY

Steps:

• Remove any fat or gristle from the chicken.
• Cut the chicken on the bias into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
• Place the slices in a glass baking dish.
• In a bowl, stir together the lemon juice, oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, onion, cumin, coriander, ginger, and salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Pour the marinade over the chicken, turning it in the sauce until it is well coated.
• Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 8 hours or preferably overnight.
• Soak 8 10-inch bamboo skewers in cold water for 20 minutes.
• Thread the chicken pieces over the skewer, pushing the meat up so that you can fit 2 to 3 pieces on each.
• Carefully place the skewers on a grill grid that has been sprayed with a vegetable spray and cook through.
• Arrange the skewers on a platter and serve chicken at once.

SOY HERB GLAZED CHICKEN SATAY

Steps:

• Combine all of the liquids with the sugar and jalapeno in a food processor or blender and pulse to combine. Add the fresh herbs: cilantro, basil, mint and parsley, then pulse to combine.
• Cook's Note: To pulse, the blender should be turned on to reach high speed, then turned off and on 10 to 12 times.
• Finally, add the garlic and pulse, as above, 3 more times. Remove the sauce from the mixer to a serving bowl. Cover and let rest in the refrigerator for 24 hours before using, if possible.
• Heat a grill to medium heat.
• To make the satays, lay the chicken flat and skewer, in a weaving pattern, then coat with 1/2 of the soy herb glaze. Grill for 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the grill to a serving platter and serve with remaining sauce.

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.

LEMONGRASS CHICKEN SATAY

Steps:

• Mince chicken thigh with cleaver, and set aside.
• Using pestle and mortar, grind spring onions, chillies and garlic till very fine.
• Add minced chicken and continue to grind till mixtures resembles pate.
• Transfer mince to a mixing bowl, add egg, lime juice, fish sauce, cornflour, pepper and sugar.
• Mix well, kneading till the mixture is thick and dough-like in consistency.
• Leave mixture to firm up in the fridge.
• (about an hour).
• Take about 2 tablespoon of mixture and shape it around a lemongrass stalk.
• Repeat with remaining mixture till all are used up.
• Brush lightly with canola oil.
• Heat grill and cook the satays for 5-8 minutes, turning frequently till the chicken mixture is slightly charred.
• Serve warm with sweet chilli sauce.

LEMON HERB CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides over medium heat. Add the broth, basil, garlic, lemon juice, rosemary, lemon zest and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken and keep warm. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with chicken.

CHICKEN SATAY STEAKS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the lemon juice, peanut butter, tomato puree, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and garlic until smooth.
• With a meat pounder or the side of a sturdy saucer, pound the chicken breasts to about 1/2 inch thick. Place the chicken breasts into the marinade, and stir to coat all the chicken. Cover with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Longer is better.
• Heat olive oil in a large, heavy skillet until oil is very hot. Remove chicken breasts from the marinade; discard used marinade. Pan-fry the chicken breasts in the oil until the juices run clear and the chicken is browned on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Chicken may stick to the pan due to the brown sugar and peanut butter, but it will add a slightly charred flavor.

ROASTED LEMON HERB CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine the seasoning, salt, mustard powder, garlic powder and black pepper; set aside. Rinse the chicken thoroughly, and remove the giblets. Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons of the spice mixture inside the chicken. Rub the remaining mixture on the outside of the chicken.
• Squeeze the juice of the 2 lemons into a small bowl or cup, and mix with the olive oil. Drizzle this oil/juice mixture over the chicken.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours, or until juices run clear, basting several times with the remaining oil mixture.