Grandmas Lemon Chicken Recipes

GRANDMA'S SMOTHERED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Brown the chicken: Heat 2 large skillets over high heat. Add half of the oil to each. Arrange the chicken on a tray in a single layer and season with salt. Turn the pieces over and season the other side. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, carefully add the chicken, skin side down, to the skillets, leaving space between each piece of chicken. Reduce the heat to medium and allow the chicken to brown on their first side, 5 to 8 minutes. Resist the temptation to move or turn the pieces. Use metal tongs to carefully turn the chicken pieces to their second side and brown 3 to 5 additional minutes. Transfer the chicken pieces to a tray and set aside.
• Prepare the garlic: Grate 6 of the cloves of garlic and set aside for the sauce. Cut the remaining 12 cloves in half lengthwise.
• Make the sauce: In one of the skillets you cooked the chicken in, add the cumin and coriander and stir rapidly over medium-low heat to give them a quick toast, 10 to 15 seconds. Immediately add the onions and grated garlic. Season with salt and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the onions turn light brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the cinnamon stick, pepper flakes, bay leaves and tomatoes. Allow the tomatoes to cook, breaking them apart with a spoon as they cook, 8 to 10 minutes, and then add 1 cup water.
• Toast the garlic cloves: In the other skillet the you cooked the chicken in, arrange the garlic halves in a single layer in the cooking grease. Toast the garlic over low heat until golden brown and crisped, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the garlic from the skillet, sprinkle with salt and drain on a kitchen towel.
• Finish cooking the chicken: Arrange the chicken pieces, skin side up, in the sauce. Cover the skillet, keep the heat low and continue cooking until the pieces are cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the cover and stir in the ginger, cream and vinegar. Cover and simmer 2 to 3 additional minutes.
• Test the center of a thigh to make sure the chicken is cooked through. It should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and the juices should run "clear," not pink. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick and bay leaves. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Top with the toasted garlic and serve immediately.

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN CHARDON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a shallow bowl, beat the egg with salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. In a separate dish, mix bread crumbs with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
• Mix together the melted butter and lemon juice. Pour about 2/3 of the butter mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Tilt pan to coat the bottom. Spread mushrooms in an even layer in the bottom of the dish. Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, then into the bread crumb mixture. Place on top of the mushrooms. Drizzle remaining butter over the chicken, and sprinkle with parsley.
• Bake uncovered for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until chicken is golden brown and juices run clear.

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook onion and celery in the butter until tender; do not brown.
• Once the onion and celery are cooked, mix all ingredients together except cornflakes. Be sure to use cooked chicken and cooked rice!
• Pour into a 2-quart baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
• Sprinkle crushed cornflakes over top.
• Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes.

GRANDMA'S LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Whip milk and egg together in a small bowl. Mix flour and lemon-pepper seasoning together in a another small bowl.
• Dip chicken in the egg mixture and then in the flour to coat completely. Place milk and butter in the bottom of a baking dish to keep the chicken nice and moist. Place coated chicken on top. Place lemon slices directly on the chicken. Cover with foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until almost cooked through, about 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

GRANDMA'S ROAST LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃). Place the chicken on it's breast on a flat work surface. Using poultry shears, cut along the entire length of the backbone. Spread the chicken open and rinse with cold water. Dry with paper towels. Cut off excess fat at neck and tail, and discard fat. Open the bird out as much as possible. Use the heel of your hand and strike the breast firmly to break the breast bone, collar bones, rib cage, and wishbone. Place the parsley, celery, onion into a 10 to 12 inch oven proof skillet or baking dish , and lay the chicken, breast side up, on top, arranging the bird so it rests neatly in the skillet. Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika, and dot with butter. Roast uncovered for 35 minutes or until chicken has begun to brown. In a two cup measuring cup, combine broth, lemon juice, and wine. Reserve ¼ cup o the liquid, and add the rest to the skillet. Baste the chicken, and continue to roast uncovered, basting every 15 minutes, for 50 to 60 minutes longer, or until the skin is a deep golden brown and juices run clear when chicken is pierced in the thickest part of the thigh and interal temperature registers 180 degrees. Transfer chicken to a warm platter or grooved carving board and keep warm by covering with a tent of foil. Discard the vegetables. Tile the skillet, and spoon off the fat. Strain the defatted cooking juices if desired and return juices to the skillet. Stir cornstarch into the reserved ¼ cup both wine mixture. Add the dissolved cornstarch mixture to the broth in the skillet. Bring to a simmer and stir frequently until thickened. Serve gravy alongside chicken.