Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp. Crisco oil
  • 3/4 c. boiling water
  • 3/4 tsp. instant chicken bouillon granules
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1/4 c. sliced green onions and tips
  • 1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
  • 2 Tbsp. snipped fresh parsley
  • lemon slices and parsley for garnish (if desired)

Method

  • Combine flour, salt and paprika in paper or plastic bag. Brush chicken with lemon juice.
  • Place a few pieces at a time in bag.
  • Shake to coat.
  • Heat Crisco oil to 365° in electric skillet or on medium/high heat in large heavy skillet.
  • Add chicken. Brown.
  • Combine water and bouillon granules.
  • Stir until dissolved.
  • Add brown sugar and remaining lemon juice.
  • Pour into skillet.
  • Cover.
  • Reduce heat to 250° or low.
  • Simmer 5 minutes. Turn chicken.
  • Sprinkle with onion and lemon peel.
  • Re-cover. Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Serve garnished with lemon slices and additional parsley, if desired.