Lemonade Chicken

Name: Lemonade Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh mint or 1/4 teaspoon dried mint; 4 pounds bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each)

It doesn't take a seasoned cook to turn out this scrumptious entree. Served with your favorite salad, it makes a wonderful summer supper. Try it with limeade or orange juice in place of lemonade. My family raves about every refreshing version.

Ingredients

1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh mint or 1/4 teaspoon dried mint
4 pounds bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each)

Directions

In a large resealable bag, combine the first five ingredients. Remove half of the marinade to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate. Add chicken to the bag; seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally.
Drain and discard marinade. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 10 minutes on each side, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Grill 5-10 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear; basting and turning several times.

Originally published as Lemonade Chicken in Country Woman July/August 2003

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justmbeth

Oct 20, 2016

Simple, refreshing summer entree.
chessdilorenzo

Jun 23, 2011

I made a paste of all the ingredients except the lemonade, and rubbed them all over the back & legs of a whole chicken. Then I placed it breast side down in a crockpot & poured the lemonade around it. Took about 5 hours on low and it was *fabulous.*I poured all the juices from the crockpot into a glass container & tucked it into the fridge. The next day, I separated off the fat from the top and used the juices (plus some water) in my rice cooker with basmati rice.I chunked the remaining cooked chicken, sautéed some onion, bell pepper & canned pineapple chunks and mixed it all together. Garnished with maraschino cherry halves, it was a perfect 2nd meal!
mindyacosta

Jan 4, 2011

tasty! and so easy
marciaoakley

Aug 15, 2010

Very good grilled chicken. We will make this again.
ribbit01

Mar 19, 2009

I made this last summer and it was SO delicious! Never had a more flavorful, refreshing meal! Is good also with limeade and a little cilantro instead of mint.
New2Cooking

Jun 22, 2008

I don't grill either, but I do everything on my George Foreman. I will try it that way and get back to you.
ajs001

Jun 20, 2008

how did you cook it in a crock pot?
KorrineR

Jun 20, 2008

I have done this in a crock pot, turned out great!
barbaraelliott

Jun 20, 2008

I agree with fcced -- I would like to see alternative methods of cooking this...bake? broil?HELP!!!
peunfrxm

Jun 20, 2008

I may be missing it but is there a nutrition break down for this recipe-DB