Lemony Sage Chicken in Milk Recipe

Name: Lemony Sage Chicken in Milk
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) whole chicken; 1 tablespoon olive oil; salt; black pepper; 2 -3 lemons; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 ounces butter; 4 -5 sprigs fresh sage, leaves picked; 12 cinnamon stick; 6 cloves garlic, skins left on; 12 liter milk

Servings: persons

1 (3 lb) whole chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt
black pepper
2 -3 lemons
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ounces butter
4 -5 sprigs fresh sage, leaves picked
12 cinnamon stick
6 cloves garlic, skins left on
12 liter milk

1
Pour oil over the chicken and season generously with salt and pepper, rub it in all over.
2
Cut strips of lemon peel and put aside.
3
Cut the lemons in halves, juice and place lemons in the cavity of the chicken; put juice aside.
4
Remove sage leaves and put aside; place sprigs also in cavity.
5
Heat olive oil in cooking pot, add butter and fry the chicken in the butter, turning the chicken to get an even color all over, until golden.
6
Remove from the heat, put the chicken on a plate temporarily, and throw away the burned butter from the pot.
7
The leftover sticky dark residue at the bottom of the pan, will add to the flavor of this recipe.
8
Use new butter and put the chicken back in the pot with the rest of the ingredients, milk last, and cook in a preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours on 190 C or 375F.
9
Baste the chicken with the cooking juice when you remember.
10
The zest from the lemon will sort of split and curdle the milk, making a fantastic lumpy cream cheese sauce.
11
Remove cinnamon stick before serving.

2801

kcal

Calories

113

Fat

400

Carbs

111

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 lb) whole chicken, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, black pepper, and more.

Yes, Lemony Sage Chicken in Milk 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.

Lemony Sage Chicken in Milk

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions