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lemon chicken (a really good marinade)

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Recipe by
Chris L.
@lolochrissy
xxxxx, MT

One of our favorite (and easy) ways to make chicken. A little salad and rice pilaf and it's chow time!

yield 4 Note: Includes marinating time
prep time 20 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Broil

Ingredients For lemon chicken (a really good marinade)

  • 1/4 c
    soy sauce
  • 1/4 c
    water
  • 2 Tbsp
    toasted sesame oil
  • juice and scrapings from a 1 inch pc. of ginger root, or about 1/4 tsp. ginger from jar
  • 2 1/2
    lemons - juiced
  • 6-8
    halved chicken breasts or chicken tenders (you can slice in strips for kabobs)
  • toasted sesame seeds (optional)

How To Make lemon chicken (a really good marinade)

  • 1
    Mix all liquid ingredients in a gallon zip top bag. If you want, reserve some liquid for basting. Otherwise, proceed to next step.
  • 2
    Add chicken pieces. Let marinate one hour in the refrigerator. Note: The longer it marinates the stronger the flavor.
  • 3
    Broil or grill chicken until cooked through. You can also bake this dish.
  • 4
    I also use strips of marinated chicken for kabobs; just thread on skewers with mushrooms, green peppers, pineapple chunks, - whatever floats your boat!
  • 5
    To serve: Place on a serving platter, lined with lettuce leaves and a few slices of lemon. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top. It makes an impressive looking dish.
  • 6
    Be careful if broiling - make sure your chicken doesn't get too dry. This is when I would reserve some marinade and baste the chicken pieces while cooking.
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