Very Lemony Chicken

June 10, 2008 - 7:30am

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Very Lemony Chicken

Adapted from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, US Department of Health and Human Services

Using skinless chicken breasts means this tangy dish is lower in saturated fat and cholesterol.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	One chicken breast with sauce
Calories	154
Total Fat	5 g
Saturated Fat	2 g
Cholesterol	63 mg
Sodium	202 mg

Servings and Times

Servings

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients	Measures
Chicken breast, skinned and fat removed	1½ pound
Fresh lemon juice	½ cup
White wine vinegar	2 tablespoons
Fresh sliced lemon peel	½ cup
Chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano), crushed	3 teaspoons
Medium onion, sliced	1
Salt	¼ teaspoon
Black pepper to taste
Paprika	½ teaspoon

Directions
Place chicken in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish.
Mix lemon juice, vinegar, lemon peel, oregano, and onions. Pour over chicken, cover and marinate in refrigerator several hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Cover and bake at 325ºF for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 30 minutes more or until done.

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