Lemon Pepper Chicken
Servings
4Serving size
4 ounces chicken with onionsThis recipe can easily be multiplied.
Serve with Cheese Grits or Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes or Plain Grits or Plain Mashed Potatoes or Romano Grits
Ingredients
| 16 ounces Boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cubed) |
| 1 tsp., ground Black pepper |
| 2 lb. White onions (thinly sliced) |
| 1 tsp. Lemon zest (minced) |
| 1/4 tsp. Salt |
| 1/4 cup White wine |
| 1 cup No salt added vegetable stock |
Instructions
When the pan is hot, remove and place over high heat.
Add the chicken thighs and cook for about 3 minutes.
Turn frequently, and when the chicken thighs are lightly browned, add the black pepper and onions.
Cook for another 4 minutes. Toss frequently.
Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, white wine, and vegetable stock.
Stir and cover.
Place the covered pot in the oven and cook for 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven, stir gently and return to the oven uncovered.
Braise uncovered for another 20 minutes.
Serve.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Cheese Grits
Place the water in a medium sauce pan over high heat. When the water boils, reduce the heat to medium-high and slowly add the grits. Stir continuously while adding the grits. Add the salt and stir. Reduce the heat to medium and cook the grits for 12 minutes, stirring to…
Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes
Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Quarter the potatoes and add to the stock pot. Cover with water by about an inch. Bring to boil and then reduce heat until the water is simmering. Cook the potatoes about 15 – 20 minutes until slightly soft…
Plain Grits
Place the water and salt in a large sauce pan over high heat. When the water boils, slowly pour in the grits while whisking continuously. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes. Whisk frequently. When the grits are nearly done most of the water will…
Plain Mashed Potatoes
Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Quarter the potatoes and add to the stock pot. Cover with water by about an inch. Bring to boil and then reduce heat until the water is simmering. Cook the potatoes about 15 – 20 minutes until slightly soft…
Romano Grits
Place the water in a medium sauce pan over high heat. When the water boils reduce the heat to medium-high and slowly add the grits. Stir continuously while adding the grits. Add the salt and stir. Reduce the heat to medium and cook the grits for 12 minutes stirring to…
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
Braising is usually thought of as a cooking technique for inferior cuts of meat. I think that is somewhat misleading. You can braise almost anything – the technique is simply cooking an ingredient in a small amount of liquid. It is most often done in the oven inside a covered pot (but also in an uncovered pot).