Lemon Marinated Chicken

I just love easy recipes that you toss in a bag, stick in the freezer, and then just stick in a pan to bake when you are ready.  I mean who could possibly complain about that?!?  This is one of those perfect "dump" chicken recipes that I found over at When the Dinner Bell Rings. Seriously head over there and check out her multiple "Dump" Chicken Recipes.  You will fall in love.  I promise :)

Lemon Marinated Chicken adapted from When the Dinner Bell Rings
2/3 cup Lemon Juice
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 TBS dried minced onion
2 lbs chicken pieces (I used 2 chicken quarters)

• Just put everything in a ziploc bag and combine well
• Place in the freezer until ready to prepare (or in the fridge overnight)
• Make sure to defrost in the fridge for at least 24 hours
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
• Empty the contents of the bag in a baking dish and cook 45-60 minutes or until no longer pink
• If using chicken breasts reduce cooking time to 20-30 minutes or until no longer pink

Now how easy is that?!?  I am telling you these are wonderful to have on hand in the freezer.  During hectic weeks these are a life saver!  

Below is the nutritional value per serving.  This recipe yields approximately 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 244 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 424 Calories from Fat 301

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 33.4g 51%

Saturated Fat 8.0g 40%

Trans Fat 0.0g

Cholesterol 129mg 43%

Sodium 275mg 11%

Total Carbohydrates 4.1g 1%

Sugars 1.2g

Protein 29.1g

Vitamin A 0% • Vitamin C 32% Calcium 1% • Iron 3%

Nutrition Grade D

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional Analysis

Good points

• Very low in sugar