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Lemon Chicken

Juliebean_1027
Posts: 713 Member
Serves: 4
Using skinless chicken breasts means this tangy dish is lower in saturated fat and cholesterol.
INGREDIENTS
1-1/2 lb. chicken breast, skinned and fat removed
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh sliced lemon peel
3 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 medium onion, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
Black pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon paprika
DIRECTIONS
1. Place chicken in 13x9x2" glass baking dish.
2. Mix lemon juice, lemon peel, oregano, and onions. Pour over chicken, cover and marinate in refrigerator several hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
3. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika.
4. Cover and bake at 325 degrees F for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 30 minutes more or until done.
NUTRITION INFO (per breast)
Calories: 158.6
Fat: 1.6 g
Carbohydrates: 8.4 g
Protein: 28.0 g
Using skinless chicken breasts means this tangy dish is lower in saturated fat and cholesterol.
INGREDIENTS
1-1/2 lb. chicken breast, skinned and fat removed
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh sliced lemon peel
3 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 medium onion, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
Black pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon paprika
DIRECTIONS
1. Place chicken in 13x9x2" glass baking dish.
2. Mix lemon juice, lemon peel, oregano, and onions. Pour over chicken, cover and marinate in refrigerator several hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
3. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika.
4. Cover and bake at 325 degrees F for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 30 minutes more or until done.
NUTRITION INFO (per breast)
Calories: 158.6
Fat: 1.6 g
Carbohydrates: 8.4 g
Protein: 28.0 g
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Serves: 4
Using skinless chicken breasts means this tangy dish is lower in saturated fat and cholesterol.
INGREDIENTS
1-1/2 lb. chicken breast, skinned and fat removed
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh sliced lemon peel
3 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 medium onion, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
Black pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon paprika
DIRECTIONS
1. Place chicken in 13x9x2" glass baking dish.
2. Mix lemon juice, lemon peel, oregano, and onions. Pour over chicken, cover and marinate in refrigerator several hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
3. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika.
4. Cover and bake at 325 degrees F for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 30 minutes more or until done.
NUTRITION INFO (per breast)
Calories: 158.6
Fat: 1.6 g
Carbohydrates: 8.4 g
Protein: 28.0 g0 -
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