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.
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EQUIPMENT
1 Gallon Freezer Bag
Ingredients
Add to Gallon Freezer Bag:
- 1.5 lb Chicken Breasts
- 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 Minced Garlic
- 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:
- Over medium-high heat, add the thawed contents of the freezer bag to a large skillet.
- Cook for about 10-12 minutes until the chicken is cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165F, stirring occasionally.
Slow Cooker:
- Empty the thawed contents of the bag into a slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
Pressure Cooker:
- Empty the frozen contents of the bag into a pressure cooker and add 1/4 cup liquid.
- Turn the pressure to high and cook for 15 minutes, natural pressure release.
Serving Suggestions:
- Chop the chicken into 1" chunks and return to the pot.
- Stir in 16 oz of cooked Linguine (8 oz uncooked) and top with parmesan cheese and chives. Can also be served over rice or quinoa.
- Serve with your favorite non-starchy vegetable or a side salad.
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