986 lemon chicken recipes

Lamb Creole gumbo with browned riblets, stewed tomatoes, okra, black-eyed peas, white wine, and lemon. A Cajun-Louisiana stew with a lamb twist that freezes well.

Thai tom yum shrimp soup with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and enoki mushrooms in a hot-sour broth. Fragrant, spicy, and ready in 30 minutes.

Chicken satay skewers marinated in soy sauce, molasses, garlic, and red pepper flakes, broiled and served with a quick peanut dipping sauce. A Thai-inspired crowd favorite.

Russian salmon coulibiac: flaked salmon, rice, mushrooms, hard-boiled eggs, and dill wrapped in flaky puff pastry. A showstopper main course with deep Russian roots.

Quick shrimp linguine with bell peppers, broccoli, and scallions in a light cornstarch-thickened white wine and chicken broth sauce. A 30-minute weeknight pasta that skips the heavy cream entirely.

Turkey breast slices rolled around a herb-bright spinach stuffing with fresh basil, thyme, and lemon zest, then seared and baked with a savory mushroom sauce. A complete lean dinner with steamed potatoes and green beans.

Slightly Italian crockpot chicken: slow-cooked chicken breasts with artichoke hearts, mushrooms, and Italian dressing sauce thickened with tapioca. Set-and-forget weeknight dinner for four.

Grape leaves stuffed with ground lamb, rice, pine nuts, mint, parsley, cinnamon, and allspice, simmered in olive oil and lemon juice. A hearty meat-filled dolma served at room temperature.

Leek, asparagus and herb soup pureed with potatoes, chives, parsley, dill, and chervil into a silky spring-green soup. Finished with lemon and a dollop of yogurt. Lighter than cream-based soups but just as satisfying.

Yogurt chicken marinated 24 hours in a spiced yogurt blend of turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, garlic, and lemon juice, then baked golden. Deeply flavored and incredibly tender.

Chicken breasts braised in a sweet and spicy homemade tomato chutney with apples, golden raisins, cinnamon, and lemon. A one-pan dinner bursting with flavor in just 30 minutes.

Curried baked pork chops on a bed of rice with golden raisins, celery, and apple juice. A one-dish oven dinner where the rice cooks right alongside the chops. Feeds 6 in about an hour.

Flour-dusted turkey breast strips browned in artichoke marinade, then finished in a lemony sour cream and Parmesan sauce garnished with artichoke hearts. Elegant enough for guests, easy enough for a Tuesday.

Chilled rice tossed with chicken, creamy avocado, black olives, and scallions in a tangy Dijon-red wine vinaigrette. Topped with toasted almonds and cherry tomatoes for a fresh no-cook summer salad.

Veal chops in spicy sauce: braised with cumin, saffron, coriander, and cayenne, then finished with a cool cucumber-yogurt spoon sauce. Warm spice meets bright tang in one Dutch oven.

Apple-almond stuffed turkey: a Thanksgiving bird packed with tart apples, ham, toasted almonds, currants, citrus zest, and fennel seed in a bread stuffing moistened with apple juice and chicken broth.