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Rao's Famous Lemon Chicken

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Submitted by NanB43

YIELD

6 servings

PREP

30 min

COOK

40 min

READY

90 min

Ingredients

1 1
EACH EACH CHICKEN
for broiling, about 3 pounds *
¼ 59
Lemon sauce
2 473
CUPS ML LEMON JUICE
1 237
CUP ML OLIVE OIL
1 15
TABLESPOON ML RED WINE VINEGAR
1 ½ 7.5
TEASPOONS ML GARLIC
minced
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML OREGANO
dried

Directions

  1. To attain maximum heat, preheat broiler for at least 15 minutes 2. Broil chicken halves, turning once, for about 30 minutes or until tender with a fork.
  2. Remove chicken from broiler, leaving broiler on. Using a very sharp knife, cut each half into about 6 pieces (Leg, thigh, wing, 3 small breast pieces).
  3. Place chicken on a baking sheet with sides, of a size that can fit Pour Lemon Sauce over the chicken and toss to coat well. If necessary, divide sauce in half and do this in two batches.
  4. Return to broiler and broil for 3 minutes. Turn each piece and broil for an additional minute.
  5. Remove from broiler and portion chicken onto each of 6 warm serving plates.
  6. Pour sauce into a heavy saucepan. Stir in parsley and place over high heat for 1 minute. Pour an equal amount of sauce over each chicken and serve with lots of crusty bread to absorb the sauce. To make lemon sauce: Whisk together juice, oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, and salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Whisk or shake vigorously before using.
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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 123g (4.3 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 340 95% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 2%
Sugars g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C 68%
Calcium 1% Iron 2%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Sodium-Free, Low Sodium
 
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