Baked Lemon Chicken

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
1 hr 10 min
Level:
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Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 1 hr 10 min
Total:: 1 hr 25 min

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Ingredients

One 3 1/2- to 4-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces, patted dry
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Flour for dredging
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
Peel of half a lemon, white pith removed, cut into very thin strips
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup chicken broth, homemade or canned low-sodium

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge in the flour and pat off the excess. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the chicken skin-side down and saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and reserve.

Discard the oil and wipe the pan out with a paper towel. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and heat over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook until golden, about 10 to 12 minutes. Add the lemon zest, garlic, and rosemary, and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the honey, lemon juice, and broth, increase the heat and bring to a simmer.

Use a slotted spoon to transfer the onions to a 9- by 13-inch ovenproof casserole, and spread them out. Arrange the chicken, skin-side up in a single layer on the onions. Pour the cooking liquid over the chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bake in the oven, basting every 15 minutes, until cooked through, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.

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recipe Baked Lemon Chicken
sally raleigh, NC 11-11-2009
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Really Worth Trying
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have several lemon chicken recipes and this is wonderful. The chicken was tender and full of flavor. I love the onions in... this and think it adds another depth of flavor and texture. I am not a hughe fan of Rosemary, so I used fresh Thyme and it was delicious. This has become one recipe that everybody asks for.Read more
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Linette Morristown, NJ 11-08-2009
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Good...not great
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This was good but I wouldn't call it great. The prep work took a little longer then I thought it would. I made it with... chicken thighs and breasts with a side of garlic mashed potatoes but I can see how pasta or rice would be better. When putting in the lemon, taste it so you know if it tastes lemony enough before you put it in the oven. Read more
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Christina Cleveland Heights, OH 11-08-2009
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am so impressed with the combination of all the flavors. Absolutely superb! I have all my family and friends making it... now. The feedback I've received has been nothing short of amazing.Read more
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Kyla Las Vegas, NV 01-15-2009
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My family's favorite dish
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is one of tastiest recipes, and my family's absolute favorite. I use 4 chicken breasts instead and serve it over angel... hair pasta. Delish!!!Read more
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Brandie Rockland, MA 01-15-2009
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Loved it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe was very easy to prepare and my whole family loved it! I'll definately be making this again!
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Anonymous 07-11-2008
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Wonderful
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This is quick and delicious way to make lemon chicken. My family loves when I make it.