Recipe: Lemon Glazed Chicken

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Description/Notes:

Luscious chicken portions with a tangy lemon glaze

Ingredients:

seasoned flour

6 chicken portions

3 oz. (75g) butter

half a level teaspoon salt

parsley

3 tablespoons of oil

3 tablespoons lemon juice

2 level tablespoons finely chopped onions

1 level teaspoon black pepper

pinch of dried thyme

Cooking Instructions:

1. Wipe the chicken portions and toss in the seasoned flour
2. Melt the butter in a shallow baking dish which will take the chicken portions without overlapping
3. Place the chicken portions skin-side down in the fat and cook just above the center of a moderate oven (350F, Gas Mark 4, 180C) for 25 minutes then turn and cook for a further 25 minutes
4. Blend together all the other ingredients for the glaze
5. Spoon the glaze over the chicken and continue to cook for a further 15 minutes, basting once during this time
6. Test the chicken to make sure the flesh is tender
7. Serve with a little of the glaze and a garnish of parsley