Dads Roast Chicken My Way with Parsley-Lemon Oil

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   Preheat the oven to 400F.

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   Take a look at the chicken and trim off any excess skin or fat.

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   Cut off and discard the wing tips if you like.

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   Place the chicken pieces on a 13 x 11-inch pan or any pan they will fit in without crowding.

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   Season the chicken pieces generously with salt, pepper, olive oil, fresh herbs, and the lemon rind.

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   Toss through all the seasonings and then arrange the chicken pieces skin side up in the pan.

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   (You can do this up to a day before you cook them.

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   Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

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   Remove from the refrigerator about 1/2 hour before cooking to allow meat to come to room temperature.)

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    Roast until the skin is nicely browned, there is no pink near the bone, and the juices run clear, about 35 to 40 minutes.

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    Check both the white meat and dark meat.

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    If the white meat is done before the dark meat, take it out and set it on a serving plate until the dark meat is done.

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    Serve hot.

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    To make the parsley-lemon oil: Wash and dry the parsley.

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    Remove the leaves from the stems and finely chop the leaves.

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    Combine with the remaining ingredients and use immediately to garnish the roast chicken.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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