Read more: 35+ Best Chicken Breast Recipes Are there any “Everybody Loves Raymond” fans out there? There is an ongoing joke throughout the series about Raymond’s wife, Deborah, and her lemon chicken recipe. They never show what it looks like on the show, but I always thought the combination of chicken and lemon sounded delicious. This baked lemon chicken recipe proves me right!
When baking chicken, I like to make sure the chicken breasts are relatively uniform in size and thickness. This allows for even cooking and more predictable results. To accomplish this, I layer the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a rolling pin, I then pound the breasts until all pieces of chicken are equally thick. Resist the urge not to zest. The lemon zest adds so much flavor to this chicken. If you are worried about the texture of the zest on the chicken, rest assured it cooks down and is not at all noticeable. This is one of those steps that is well worth the extra few minutes. The lemon slice on top of each chicken breast is purely for aesthetics. I think it makes the dish look pretty when serving, but it’s not necessary. Extra virgin olive oil can be used in place of butter in this recipe. This article on realsimple.com has helped me overcome the fear of searing meat with a good quality olive oil, which has a high smoke point. The olive oil will taste great with this recipe, and most people find this is a healthier option than butter. For a boost of flavor, use fresh herbs of your choice in place of the Italian seasoning.
How to Make Baked Lemon Chicken
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