Herb And Lemon Chicken In A Clay Pot Recipe

Name: Herb And Lemon Chicken In A Clay Pot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 1/2 teaspoons herbes de provence; 4 lbs chicken, whole; 1 large lemon, cut in half; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and cut into 8 wedges; 1 stalk celery, cut into 8 pieces; 1 large carrot, cut into 8 pieces; 3 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole; 1/2 cup chicken broth (or white wine)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons herbes de provence
4 lbs chicken, whole
1 large lemon, cut in half
salt and pepper, to taste
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and cut into 8 wedges
1 stalk celery, cut into 8 pieces
1 large carrot, cut into 8 pieces
3 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
1/2 cup chicken broth (or white wine)

1
Mash Herbes de Provence into the softened butter until well blended.
2
Rinse chicken inside and out and pat dry with paper towels.
3
Soak clay pot and lid in cold water for 15 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, place 1/2 lemon in cavity of chicken and truss chicken with kitchen twine. Fold wings under. Rub butter mixture over chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
5
Slice remaining 1/2 lemon into 3 or 4 slices.
6
After soaking, line bottom of pot evenly with onion, celery, carrot, garlic and lemon slices. Place chicken, breast side up, on top of vegies.
7
Pour broth over chicken and cover pot with soaked lid.
8
Place in a COLD oven and set heat at 450u00b0F.
9
Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the legs move easily and skin is browned.
10
(Lid can be removed the last 10 minutes, for crisper skin.).
11
Transfer to a platter and let rest 10 minutes before carving. Serve with the pan juices and vegies, if desired.

989

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

155

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, 1 1/2 teaspoons herbes de provence, 4 lbs chicken, whole, 1 large lemon, cut in half, and more.

Yes, Herb And Lemon Chicken In A Clay Pot 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.

Herb And Lemon Chicken In A Clay Pot

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