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lemon glazed chicken

(1 rating)
Recipe by
L D
Anytown, CA

This recipe works well with orange juice as well. I like to serve with rice.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients For lemon glazed chicken

  • 3 t. grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 fresh lemon juice
  • 1 t. sugar
  • 1 t. cornstarch
  • 1/4 t. cayenne
  • 1/4 c salt
  • 1 quart water
  • 4 bone-in,skin on split chicken breasts,ribs removed
  • 2 t, canola oil

How To Make lemon glazed chicken

  • 1
    Whisk the lemon juice,1/2 t. zest,sugar,cornstarch and cayenne in a bowl. Set aside. Place salt and remaining zest in a food processor until finely ground. Whisk water and lemon salt in a large bowl until salt dissolves. Add chicken and refrigerate,covered for 30 mins or up to 1 hour. Remove chicken from brine,pat dry. Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over med-high heat until just smoking. Place chicken skin side down in skillet, cook until very brown and crisp,10-15 mins. Turn chicken over,reduce heat to medium and cook 5-10 mins. longer. Remove from pan and keep warm. Pour off the fat,add orange juice mixture and bring to a boil over medium heat. PLace chicken skin side up ,simmer until the sauce is thick 2-3 mins. Turn chicken to coat with sauce. Serve hot.

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