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Lemon Marinated Chicken

By: RFULK 
"Chicken breasts are marinated in a tangy, zesty lemon sauce in this delicious recipe."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
5 Hrs

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup long strip of lemon zest
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Directions

  1. In a bowl, mix the lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, paprika, pepper, onion, and lemon zest. Place chicken in a medium baking dish. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Cover dish with aluminum foil, and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. Place covered baking dish in the preheated oven. Do not drain marinade. Bake chicken 30 minutes. Uncover dish, and continue baking 15 minutes, until marinade is boiling and chicken juices run clear. Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 151 | Total Fat: 2.9g | Cholesterol: 61mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2005 by Toje Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I like lemon chicken, but this recipe is a joke. I always try recipes as printed first and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2005 by SweetBasil Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I love lemon, but 1/2 cup of zest is definately a typo. I used about 1 tablespoon, and the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2005 by brighteyes   view full review
do not use 1/4 cup of zest as stated. I used 1/2 tbs and it came out with a great zip to it. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2006 by Chelsey Wolnowski   view full review
These are great! I cooked them in the oven for about 20 mins covered with tin foil, in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2007 by lgilli   view full review
Moist and flavorful. I did use less lemon zest than called for and next time would add a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2010 by katie   view full review
good recipe but i think i'll grill the chicken next time and use just a bit less lemon juice
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2005 by TOM4OSU   view full review
The lemon and oregano was way too over powering. I'll stick with my own recipe.
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2005 by EverydayMommy   view full review
The lemon zest and oregano are absolutely over-powering! I added some garlic and a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2005 by Food lover   view full review
Great!!! Will make it again and again and.... Goes well with coconut rice and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2007 by Catherine   view full review
I think this is great!

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