Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1.5 tbsp

salad oil

1 unit

chicken

cut up

2 unit

lemon

10 oz.

tomato juice

0.25 cup

lemon juice

1.5 tsp

sugar

1 unit

onion

sliced

1.5 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

0.25 cup

ketchup

1.5 tsp

prepared mustard

0.25 tsp

pepper

1 tsp

salt

Step 1
~7 min

Preheat oven to 350F (175C).

Step 2
~7 min

Heat salad oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.

Step 3
~7 min

Brown the chicken pieces on all sides.

Step 4
~7 min

Place the browned chicken pieces in a shallow baking dish in a single layer, meaty side up.

Step 5
~7 min

Sprinkle the chicken with grated lemon rind from one of the lemons.

Step 6
~7 min

In a separate saucepan, combine tomato juice, lemon juice, sugar, sliced onion, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, prepared mustard, pepper, and salt.

Step 7
~7 min

Heat the sauce mixture, stirring to blend all ingredients.

Step 8
~7 min

Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken pieces in the baking dish.

Step 9
~7 min

Bake in the preheated oven for one hour, or until the chicken is tender.

Step 10
~7 min

Baste the chicken frequently with the sauce during baking to keep it moist and flavorful.

Step 11
~7 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and herbs before cooking.

Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.

Serve with rice or roasted vegetables.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice or mashed potatoes.

Pair with a side of green beans or asparagus.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Rice Pilaf
Roasted Asparagus

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Common comfort food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Dinner

Popularity Score

75/100

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