Lemon Chicken: the best recipe for this Italian main course
Lemon Chicken
Ingredients
Lemon Chicken
- 600 gr Chicken breast
- 100 gr Lemon juice
- 1 rind Lemon
- to taste EVO oil
- to taste Flour
- to taste Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Mix the lemon juice, grated zest, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Place the chopped chicken breast in the bowl, making sure it is totally covered by the emulsion and let it marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Drain the meat from its marinade and coat it with flour.
- Brown it for few minutes in a frying pan with a drizzle of EVO oil.
- Add the marinade and cook for about 15 minutes over low heat.
- Serve with grated lemon rind.
Chicken breast is a great classic that every Italian family has at least once a week: it is light, versatile, quickly prepared, and can turn into a meal in minutes.
So, today we will cook a meal characterized by a fresh, citrusy flavor: lemon chicken breast.
Lemon chicken breast: some preparation tips
In order to get the best from this recipe you will need to follow a few tips:
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When you select your fresh chicken breast, check its color – it should be pinkish and have no spots or darker areas -, its smell – neutral or slightly sweet -, and its texture – firm and supple -.
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Marinating the chicken is important: do not rush it, and make sure the marinade is fully absorbed by the meat if you aim at that distinctive citrus flavor.
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Cook the chicken over medium heat: this will ensure the meat stays tender rather than drying up.
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You can customize your lemon chicken with spices; we suggest fresh herbs such as rosemary, parsley or thyme.
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We selected chicken breast for this recipe, but you can safely use any other part of the chicken!
Extra virgin olive oil is a key ingredient
Extra virgin olive oil plays a very important role in the preparation of most recipes, including this one. Here’s why:
When combined with lemon juice it yields a healthy and tasty emulsion, ideal to marinate chicken.
It gives the dish a distinctive, pleasantly fruity flavor that combines perfectly with the taste of lemon.
The chicken cooks to perfection and remains light and digestible.
And let’s not forget that EVO oil is friendly to our health:
It counteracts cellular aging thanks to the antioxidants it contains.
It contains many “good” fats that help keep blood cholesterol under control.
Unlike other fats, it does not weigh on the liver.
For this recipe, we decided to use Fruttato Farchioni Extra Virgin Olive Oil, characterized by a very harmonious taste and a slightly bitter finish that balances the tartness of lemon juice.
Now that you know all the tricks, you can try your hand at our recipe!
