Chicken With Lemon *(Ideal For Those On A Low Cholesterol Diet) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (3 lb.) chicken
3 Tbsp. olive oil
3 Tbsp. soft margarine
2 sticks celery
2 carrots
1 1/2 Tbsp. chopped basil
1 bay leaf
juice and grated rind of 2 small lemons
2/3 c. water
salt and pepper
lemon slices (for garnish)
1 small onion, thinly sliced

Preparation

Cut chicken into 8 pieces.
Remove skin.
Heat oil and margarine.
Gently fry chicken; turn to brown evenly.
Remove chicken to a plate.
Cut celery and carrots into 1 1/2-inch long, thin matchsticks.
Stir carrots, celery and onion into chicken juices.
Cover.
Simmer.
Cook until just about to brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add chicken; bring to a boil.
Cover.
Reduce heat. Simmer 35 to 45 minutes until chicken is tender.
Remove to a serving dish (discard bay leaf).
Heat sauce quickly to thicken. Spoon over chicken and garnish with lemon slices.
Serve with rice and a green salad.
Serves 4 to 6.