Citrus Rosemary Roast Chicken Recipe

Name: Citrus Rosemary Roast Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 kg whole chicken; 1 lemon; 1 orange; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 2 tsp brown sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1 tsp garlic paste; 1 tsp chopped parsley, or dried; 1 tsp chopped thyme, or dried; 1 tsp paprika; 3 tbsp melted butter or ghee

Servings: persons

1 1/4 kg whole chicken
1 lemon
1 orange
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 tsp brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tsp garlic paste
1 tsp chopped parsley, or dried
1 tsp chopped thyme, or dried
1 tsp paprika
3 tbsp melted butter or ghee

1
Set oven to 180AC
2
Cut orange and lemon into quarters.
3
Remove visible pips
4
In a bowl, mix together all ingredients for baste
5
Rinse chicken and pat dry
6
Place one quarter piece of orange and lemon as well as one sprig rosemary into chicken cavity
7
Sprinkle sugar into cavity.
8
Squeeze juice from one quarter of lemon and one quarter orange into cavity.
9
Squeeze juice from remaining two orange and lemon quarters into roasting pan.
10
Place chicken into a roasting pan
11
Using basting brush, paint chicken with baste mixture.
12
Place rosemary sprig on top of basted chicken.
13
Cover roasting pan and place in oven.
14
After 30 min add water to pan, mix with pan juices and baste chicken.
15
Cover and return to oven
16
Roast for another 40 minute or until juices run clear.
17
Give a last basting, allow to rest for 10 min
18
Serve with vegetables of your choice

630

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 kg whole chicken, 1 lemon, 1 orange, 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, and more.

Yes, Citrus Rosemary Roast Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Citrus Rosemary Roast Chicken

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