Papa Bears Baked Italian Lemon Chicken Recipes

PAPA BEAR'S BAKED ITALIAN LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken between plastic wrap and pound to flatten just a little.
• Place chicken in glass pan and marinate in lemon juice for about 10 minutes. Turning a few times.
• Sprinkle chicken with lemon pepper and olive oil turn to coat and let marinate for another 15 minutes.
• Put bread crumbs on plate and coat chicken on both sides.
• Fold chicken in half and place in a glass baking dish.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes then flip over and bake another 8-10 minutes.
• Do not overbake. :).

SOPRANOS' BAKED CHICKEN WITH POTATOES, LEMON & OREGANO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
• Squeeze the juice from 1 lemon. Slice the other one.
• Put the chicken and potatoes in a baking pan large enough to hold them in a single layer. Sprinkle the lemon juice, oil, oregano, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Turn the pieces to coat evenly, then turn the chicken skin side up. Tuck the lemon slices and potatoes in between the chicken pieces.
• Bake the chicken for 45 minutes. Baste with the pan juices. Continue to bake, basting occasionally, for 15 to 30 minutes longer or until the chicken is browned and the potatoes are tender.
• Transfer the chicken, potatoes, and lemon slices to a serving platter. Tip the pan and skim off the fat. Pour the juices over the chicken and serve.
• NOTES: Red potatoes are yummy, too!

GRILLED ITALIAN LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients and whisk well to make marinade.
• Combine last 4 ingredients and whisk to make chicken seasoning.
• Prepare grill for direct/indirect grilling.
• Season chicken on both sides.
• Sear chicken over direct heat, then cook indirect to approx 145°F internal temp (slightly underdone).
• Remove chicken from heat and cool until cool enough to handle.
• Cut chicken into large bite size chunks (i.e. a breast will usually make 3 or 4 chunks, a thigh makes 2, etc.).
• Place pieces cut side down in baking dish.Use a dish of such dimensions as to keep the pieces standing up against each other.
• Pour marinade evenly over chicken and let marinade 30 minute.
• Meanwhile, preheat oven (or gas grill) to 375°F, then bake 40 minutes.
• Serve on a platter and spoon half of juices/marinade over the top.
• Remaining juices may be served on the side in ramekins, or bowl to be passed.
• Note: You may substitute Caventer's Greek seasoning for the last 4 ingredients. We do.

PAPA GOURAS'S LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the wine, stock, shallots, and lemon juice in a small pot and reduce to about 1/4 cup over high heat, about 25 minutes. Stir in salt and allow to.
• cool. When slightly warmer than room temperature, whisk in 8 T. of softened butter, a few tablespoons at a time, until mixture is the consistency of mayonnaise. Beat in lemon zest and set this lemon butter aside.
• Flatten the chicken breast slightly. Dredge the chicken breasts in flour,.
• shaking off excess, then place in the beaten egg, allowing excess to drain.
• off, then once more in flour. Shake off any excess. Place aside carefully.
• Put the remaining 2 T. of butter and the olive oil in a large heavy skillet,.
• Over medium-high heat, saute the chicken until golden brown on both sides,.
• about 5 minutes in total. Transfer to a warm plate and spread some of the.
• lemon butter over the top of each.

AMAZING ITALIAN LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN

Steps:

• To make the sauce, pour the wine and lemon juice into a saucepan over medium heat. Cook at a low boil until the liquid is reduced by 1/3. Stir in cream, and simmer until it thickens. Gradually add the butter 1 tablespoon at a time to the sauce, stirring until completely incorporated. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, and keep warm.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
• To make the chicken, heat oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. In a bowl, stir together flour, salt, and pepper. Lightly coat chicken with flour mixture. Without crowding, carefully place chicken in hot oil. (If necessary, cook in batches.) Fry until cooked through and golden brown on both sides. Remove the chicken to paper towels. Stir the bacon, mushrooms, artichokes, and capers into the oil; cook until the mushrooms are soft.
• Cut the chicken breasts into bite-size strips, and return them to the skillet. Stir half of the lemon butter sauce into the chicken mixture.
• To serve, place pasta in a large bowl. Stir the chicken mixture into the pasta. Taste, and adjust seasonings. Stir in additional lemon butter sauce as desired. Toss well, and garnish with parsley.