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Lemon chicken with garlic and butter.

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 to 5 pounds chicken parts
  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 lemons, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Preparation:

Wash chicken parts and pat dry. Arrange the chicken in single layer in a large shallow dish.

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon peel, lemon juice, garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Spoon lemon mixture over chicken; refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours, turning several times to coat well.

Remove chicken from marinade and drain well, reserving marinade. Arrange chicken in a 2-quart shallow baking dish. Brush with melted butter. Bake at 425° for 25 minutes. Brush some of the reserved marinade on the chicken and bake for about 30 minutes longer, basting several times. Chicken should be browned and cooked through.

Garnish chicken with lemon slices and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Boil remaining marinade for 1 minute and spoon a little over the chicken just before serving, or serve separately. Serve with hot cooked rice or noodles.

Lemon chicken recipe serves 8.

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Lemon ChickenMarch 14, 2009By DiMarg
"This is hands-down the best lemon chicken I've ever had, let alone made. Using fresh lemons is the key - and giving it time to marinate too - try it, it will be a standard in your home - it sure is in mine!"

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