Charo Chicken Lemon Garlic Butter Recipe Patched |work| May 2026

The "patched" or copycat recipe for Charo Chicken’s Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

Serving Suggestion:

Pair this with yellow rice and a side of fire-grilled salsa to complete the authentic Southern California rotisserie vibe. charo chicken lemon garlic butter recipe patched

🛑 The 3-Step "Patch" Protocol

Mix smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Rub 1 tbsp olive oil over chicken, then coat evenly with spice mix. Let sit 15–30 minutes (or refrigerate up to 4 hours).

lemon zest

Remove the pan from the heat entirely. Residual heat will break the sauce. Whisk in the and lemon juice . Whisk in the xanthan gum . Note: Xanthan gum is potent. Dip a fork into the powder, then whisk that small amount into the sauce. Do not dump it. You are looking for a "napé" consistency (coating the back of a spoon) . The "patched" or copycat recipe for Charo Chicken’s

Finish with Citrus

: Stir in the fresh lemon juice and salt. Whisk briefly until the sauce is fully incorporated and heated through. Mix smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt,

This recipe serves 4-6 people as a dipping sauce or glaze. Active time: 10 minutes.