Chicken in lemon sauce
Description
The recipe won't take much time. This lemon sauce chicken dish will surely delight all fans of tangy flavors. The poultry turns out very tender and incredibly savory, with an appetizing crispy crust. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. You really need a lot of lemons for this dish. Don't be afraid—the chicken won't turn out too sour. If you're using less chicken, you can also reduce the amount of sauce.
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Step 2
2. Wash the chicken, dry it, and cut into portion-sized pieces. You can use only breasts, wings, or legs, for example—any part will work well in the recipe for chicken in lemon sauce.
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Step 3
3. Place on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper, lightly salted and peppered.
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Step 4
4. Place the chicken in a preheated oven for 10 minutes, then turn each piece over and bake for another 10-12 minutes.
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Step 5
5. Now you can start preparing the sauce. Wash the lemons and squeeze the juice. In a deep bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice. Add a little salt, pepper, oregano or other herbs. Mix everything thoroughly.
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Step 6
6. Place the chicken, baked until a crust forms, into a bowl with the sauce and let it sit for 5 minutes. Then transfer the chicken pieces to a saucepan, pour in some of the sauce, and simmer over low heat until fully cooked.
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Step 7
7. Bring the remaining sauce to a boil and reduce until it reaches a thicker consistency. The chicken in lemon sauce will be served at home with this sauce. Once the sauce is ready, remove it from the heat and stir in freshly chopped herbs.
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Step 8
8. The tender and delicious chicken is ready. Transfer it to a serving dish with high sides and pour the sauce over the top. Serve with your favorite side dish or salad.