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[RECIPE] Lemon Chicken-February 2014

Feb 03rd, 2014

[RECIPE] Lemon Chicken-February 2014

After a brisk walk in the winter air, satisfy your appetite with this deliciously healthy baked chicken. With the delightful tang of lemon, this dish is sure to impress your whole family.

1½ pounds chicken breast, skinned and fat removed

½ cup fresh lemon juice

2 tbsp. white wine vinegar

½ cup fresh sliced lemon peel

3 tsp. chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp. dried oregano, crushed

1 medium onion, sliced

½ tsp. paprika

salt and black pepper to taste

Place chicken in 13x9x2-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 325 F for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 30 minutes more or until done.

Yield: 4 servings. Each serving provides 154 calories, 5 g total fat, 2 g saturated fat, 63 mg cholesterol and 202 mg sodium.

Source: U.S. Health and Human Services