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August 8, 2011
Lemony Chicken
Chicken On The Stove Top
Prep time:
15 minutesCooking time:
50 minutes“Don't throw out the parsley stems. They can be frozen for months and used to flavor broth, soups and stews. They can even be used in marinades and added to plain bread crumbs for extra flavor.”
Ingredients
Serves 6
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 pounds chicken pieces or quarters
- 2 cups lemon juice (about 8 lemons)
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Directions
1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic. Cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
2
Add chicken to skillet. Cook, turning once, until chicken is deeply browned all over, about 10 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high.
3
Add lemon juice and parsley to skillet. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, until chicken is very tender, about 40 minutes.
4
Add salt to skillet; stir well. Remove chicken from liquid to serve.
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For a quick sauce, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small pan. Stir in 1 tablespoon flour, then 3/4 cup cooking liquid from the chicken. Cook, stirring, until thickened.
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