Beach Street Lemon Chicken
Bring the flavors of the beach to your dinner table with this Beach Street Lemon Chicken recipe. The dish is light, fresh, and bursting with flavor, thanks to the zesty lemon sauce that coats the juicy chicken. Served over a bed of linguine, it's the perfect meal to transport you to the coast with every bite.
Ingredients
Add to Freezer Bag:
- 1.5 lb Chicken Breasts cut into 1" chunks or stripes
- 2 Lemon zested (1-2 tsp.) and juiced
- 2 Green Onions finely chopped (white and green parts)
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Parsley
- 1-3 tsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
To Freeze and Cook Later:
- Label your freezer bag with the name of the recipe, cooking instructions, and date.
- Add all ingredients to the freezer bag.
- Carefully remove as much air as possible, seal and freeze for up to three months.
Stove-Top:
- Allow meal to thaw overnight in the fridge.
- Over medium-high heat, add thawed contents of freezer bag to a large skillet.
- Cook until chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165F, about 7-10 minutes.
Slow Cooker:
- Empty frozen contents of bag into a slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 3-4 hours, or to an internal temperature of 165F.
Pressure Cooker:
- Empty frozen contents of bag into a pressure cooker, add 1/4 cup liquid.
- Turn the pressure to high and cook for 15 minutes, natural pressure release.
Serving Suggestions:
- Stir in 16 oz of cooked Linguine (8 oz uncooked) and top with parmesan cheese and chives.
- Serve with your favorite non-starchy vegetable or a side salad. Can also serve over rice or quinoa.
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 26gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 712mgPotassium: 546mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 303IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
Notes
Printable Bag Label Instructions: Click the link below to download the recipe label. Afterward, print it out and tape it to the freezer bag with clear shipping tape for convenient labeling.
Beach Street Lemon Chicken Bag Label