Best Ginas Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipes

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PARMESAN-CRUSTED LEMON-PEPPER CHICKEN



Parmesan-Crusted Lemon-Pepper Chicken image

This dish was a great hit with my family. Even my 2-year-old loved it and he's a very picky eater. The lemon in this chicken dish gives it a great zing. Serve with rice pilaf and steamed garlic green beans and you've got a delicious meal.

Provided by HeatherB

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup plain dry bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Place chicken breasts on a flat work surface. Slice horizontally through the thickest part of the breasts, being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side. Open the 2 sides and spread them out like an open book.
  • Combine butter, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
  • Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and basil in another dish.
  • Dip chicken in butter mixture, then coat in Parmesan-crumb mixture. Place into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken breasts are no longer pink and juices run clear, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a breast should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 96.3 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 516.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

GIADA'S CHICKEN IN LEMON CREAM AND PENNE



Giada's Chicken in Lemon Cream and Penne image

This recipe is incredibly easy and delicious! The lemon makes it really refreshing--we've been enjoying it this summer. I've used different types of pasta (most recently linguini) and all of them have worked really well! A great week-night meal!

Provided by Kace83

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb penne pasta (or substitute your favorite type of pasta or spaghetti)
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon herbes de provence
1 pinch salt, plus
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
1 lemon, zest of
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (I usually just sprinkle dried parsley, still tasts great!)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, season with salt. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Season the cubed chicken with herbes de Provence, salt and pepper. Cook the chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken and set aside. Pour off excess oil from pan.Drain. Add the chicken broth the pan and cook over medium-high heat, scraping up any bits with a wooden spoon. Add the cream, lemon zest, and cayenne. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the pasta, chicken, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, chopped parsley, and lemon juice. Toss to coat the pasta and chicken with the sauce and serve.

LEMON-PEPPER CHICKEN WINGS



Lemon-Pepper Chicken Wings image

Lemon pepper usually refers to a store-bought spice blend of dehydrated lemon zest, black pepper and other seasonings, but the beloved pantry staple is simple enough to recreate at home: Rub oven-dried lemon zest into fresh, coarsely ground black pepper to release the oils of each. Magic ensues as the lemon gains the fruity muskiness of the pepper, and the pepper is slicked with the fragrant balm of the lemon. The citric acid is optional, but provides lemon pepper's characteristic tartness. Sprinkled over roasted chicken wings, this golden dust gives off high-voltage flavors. To make this with store-bought lemon pepper, skip Steps 3 and 4 and simply toss the roasted wings with a dusting of the seasoning to taste.

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories     snack, poultry, appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 4 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds chicken wings, whole or separated into wingettes and drumettes
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
2 lemons
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
1 packed teaspoon dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon citric acid (optional; see Tip)

Steps:

  • Make the chicken wings: Heat oven to 400 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. On the sheet pan, pat the chicken wings dry, and toss with the olive oil and salt until evenly coated.
  • Roast until the chicken skin is golden brown and crispy, turning once halfway through, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the lemon pepper: Finely grate about 2 teaspoons zest from the lemons onto another parchment paper-lined pan (a considerably smaller one works). Cut the lemons into wedges and set aside for serving. Add pepper to the zest, mix to combine and spread in an even layer. When the wings are done roasting, transfer them to a large mixing bowl and turn off the oven. Place the pan with the lemon zest and black pepper in the still-warm oven, letting the lemon zest dry out and the black pepper toast in the residual heat, 3 to 5 minutes. Be careful not to burn or brown the zest; it may darken in shade slightly but should still be a vibrant yellow.
  • In a small bowl, use your fingers to mix together the toasted lemon zest and black pepper with the salt, brown sugar, garlic powder and citric acid (if using) until well combined. Be sure to break up any clumps of sugar. Sprinkle 4 teaspoons of the lemon pepper over the wings and toss until evenly coated. Taste for seasoning, adding more lemon pepper as desired. (You can store the rest of the spice blend in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 month.)
  • Transfer the seasoned wings to a large platter and garnish with the lemon wedges. Serve immediately.

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