lemon glazed chicken
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This recipe works well with orange juice as well. I like to serve with rice.
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4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- - 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
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Step 1Whisk 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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