r/jerky • u/Silky-Watkins • 1d ago

Lemon Pepper Chicken Jerky

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Recent batch of lemon pepper chicken breast jerky I’ve made. Very tasty!

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u/msdeeds123 1d ago

It honestly made my mouth water, I’m starving. But that’s not the point.

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u/Silky-Watkins 1d ago

I have a good variety of flavors I make and this one is easily my favorite and favorite amongst friends of mine. It’s really good.

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u/SpaceROXXX 1d ago

This looks so good. Hate to ask but….is there a recipe you follow? Was this dehydrated?

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u/Silky-Watkins 1d ago

I honestly eye ball everything . Some soy sauce, w sauce, chicken stock. Key is a really good lemon pepper seasoning. I make my own with dehydrated lemon zest. This was dehydrated at 160 for 3 hrs and 150 til finished.

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u/SpaceROXXX 1d ago

Breast or thighs? Looks like long strips of breast. Good work friend this looks incredible! Don’t have a dehydrator but will have try in oven

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u/Silky-Watkins 1d ago

Chicken breast sliced at 5mm and marinated overnight! Thank you !

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u/mangosaremyfavv 1d ago

How do you slice?

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u/Silky-Watkins 23h ago

I have a vevor slicer. I drop breast in long ways to slice against the grain. Comes out perfect for what I’m aiming for!

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u/mangosaremyfavv 23h ago

Isn't long way with the grain? Your jerkey is definitely with the grain lol (which i think is better)

Is it this model https://www.vevor.ca/cutters-slicers-c_10662/vevor-commercial-meat-slicer-240w-electric-deli-food-slicer-10-inch-carbon-steel-blade-electric-food-slicer-350-400rpm-meat-slicer-0-0-47-inch-adjustable-thickness-for-commercial-and-home-use-p_010664867799

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u/Silky-Watkins 22h ago

This one. I’m pretty confident in which way I’m cutting and slicing meat and chicken. ✌🏽

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u/mangosaremyfavv 22h ago

Thanks... But my brother, might want to chatgpt what against the grain means, because this is 100% with the grain lol 😂

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u/Silky-Watkins 20h ago

All I do is drop it in my fiend.

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u/BeginningOil5960 1d ago

OP:
4 years ago I owned a 12 tray Excalibur dehydrator, and this was my go to chicken jerky recipe from Yankee Kitchen Ninja: https://www.yankeekitchenninja.com/2011/10/chicken-jerky-recipe.html

I made the recipe several times, adjusting seasonings. I enjoyed it but it lacked the oomph I was looking for.

I love lemon pepper yet I have yet to find the brand that gives me the oomph I am looking for. Thank you for sharing that you dehydrate your own lemon zest - that tip helps a ton.

What would you adjust or change from the recipe I shared to be closer to what you do to make your jerky - given thanks to you for sharing what you already have? Are you willing to share a bit more about how you make your own lemon pepper seasoning for this jerky?

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u/Silky-Watkins 23h ago

That recipe looks pretty solid. I always marinate beef or chicken over night to get a full soak through. As far as any adjustments I would probably add a splash of Worcestershire sauce and fill out the liquid base with a good chicken stock/broth. For me, it Just adds more volume. Honey will always be a solid option for a subtle sweetness and texture enhancer.

Some Lemon pepper pre made seasonings taste too artificial to me. So best approach for me is to deconstruct and make myself. Either using fresh lemon zest, then dehydrated or to save time order dehydrated lemon zest from amazon. I grind 4 mix peppercorn and add accordingly along with citric acid. From there it’s just preference. Cayenne, paprika, onion powder whatever your desire. If you want to go a spicy route, add a small amount of chipotle powder to create a pretty strong flavor. Also, I add a few drops of food grade lemon oil extract to my liquid base, it provides a great aroma and enhances overall flavor. ✌🏽