Graters

How can I get zest from a lemon if I dont have a grater or a microplane??

Can I zest a lemon without the aide of a zester or microplane?

Thanks everyone for the microplane info but I need an elecric device? Anyone know of one?

Does anyone have a trick for cleaning cheese graters? I live in an apartment without a dishwasher and I'm looking for a trick to help me clean my box-grater and my microplane graters. I'm familiar with the concept of elbow-grease, but I'm wondering if anyone has a method for cleaning these devices easily without having to spend too much time scrubbing and scrubbing and destroying sponges. Any help? I also realize that it's technically off-topic here, but if anyone would have an answer, it would be you guys. Thanks.

Not a question, I just wanted to share a wonderfull recipe!? 1 clove garlic, minced 1 stick unsalted butter (1/2 cup or 1/4 pound. If you only have salted butter, do not add salt), melted 1 cup dried bread crumbs 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or 2/3 cup if you are using a Microplane zester) 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder A large pinch of Italian seasoning (herb mix) 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 lbs of skinless, boneless, chicken meat, cut into pieces no larger than 2x2 inches ----------------------------------- 1 Preheat oven to 450°F. 2 In a bowl, combine the minced garlic with the melted butter. In another bowl mix together the bread crumbs, Parmesan, parsley, salt, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Dip chicken pieces into garlic butter, then into crumb mixture to coat. 3 Place coated chicken pieces on to a 9x13 baking dish. Try to leave a little room between each piece. Drizzle with remaining garlic butter and bake uncovered 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Note that the chicken will get much more browned on the bottom side than on the top. This is supposed to serve 2-4 people, but I had to cook 5 pounds for it to serve 5 people. Why? Its that frikking good. I served it with angel hair pasta and sause, but every one ignored the pasta and ate the chicken. Wow... I cant believe I forgot something THAT important! Its Parmesan Chicken. theoutcrop, I'll have to try that! Sounds yummy!