Ingredients
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1 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest (about 3 medium lemons)
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1⁄2 cup fresh lemon juice
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1⁄2 cup dark brown sugar
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1⁄2 teaspoon salt
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1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
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6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
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1⁄2 cup flour
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2 eggs
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1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
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1⁄4 teaspoon salt
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1 - 1 1⁄2 cup panko breadcrumbs
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2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
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1 1⁄2 tablespoons cornstarch
Directions
Prep Time: 20 m | Cook Time: 1hr 10mins | Serves: 3-4
Crunchy Savory Citrus Chicken, This chicken dish was created for RSC #15 I gave step by step instructions but it is an extremely easy and new way to make chicken for your family or guests If you have never coated meat with Panko I think you will be as pleasantly pleased Flavor abounds…encased in a crunchy coating and then is drizzled with a slightly sweet lemony savory sauce Marinating not included in prep time ”
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Steps
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Mix the first 5 ingredients for the marinade then lay the boneless chicken thighs into the marinade. Marinade for about 2-3 hours (equally on both sides). |
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Using 3 separate containers, place the ½ cup of flour in the first one, the 2 eggs, ¼ t. salt and ¼ t. pepper in the second, and the Panko crumbs in the third. |
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Remove the marinaded thighs one at a (Do not throw out marinade), and dredge each piece on both sides in first in the flour, then in the egg, and last in the Panko crumbs. |
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Lay the chicken in a single layer onto a greased baking dish. |
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Bake uncovered 40 -50 minutes at 350 degrees (until juices run clear). |
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Prepare the sauce while meat is cooking by measuring the marinade which is left and pouring into a small sauce pan. |
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Add enough water so that you will have 1 1/3 cups of liquid in the pan. |
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Mix the 1 ½ Tablespoons of cornstarch with the 3 Tablespoons of cold water then stir into the marinade and water mixture over slow heat. |
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Add the 2 Tablespoons of brown sugar and the 1 Tablespoon butter. |
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Simmer while the meat is cooking stirring regularly. It should be lightly thickened. |
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when the meat is done. |
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Drizzle the sauce lightly over the meat as each piece is placed on the plate. |
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