Chicken with Orange, Lemon & Ginger

1. 1

   Preheat an oven to 350F degrees.

2. 2

   Cut the lemon into quarters.

3. 3

   Rub the outside of the chicken with one of the lemon quarters, then discard.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, stir together the lemon and orange zests and 1 tablespoon of the grated ginger.

5. 5

   Rub this mixture evenly in the cavity.

6. 6

   Put the lemon and orange quarters inside the bird.

7. 7

   Place the chicken on a rack in a roasting pan.

8. 8

   Sprinkle it with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   In the now-empty small bowl, combine the melted margarine or olive oil, lemon and orange juices, honey, and the remaining 2 tablespoons ginger.

10. 10

    Mix well.

11. 11

    Place the chicken in the oven and roast, basting with the citrus juice mixture at least 4 times during cooking, until the juices run clear when the thigh is pierced with a knife, about 1 hour.

12. 12

    Transfer to a serving platter and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

13. 13

    Carve the chicken.

14. 14

    Garnish with orange sections.

15. 15

    Variation: Use 4 tablespoons pomegranate juice in place of the lemon juice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.