Lex'S Roast Chicken Recipe

Name: Lex'S Roast Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 large onions, halved, sliced into half-moons (about 2 lbs); 2 cups celery, sliced; 2 teaspoons lemon zest, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (to taste); 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped; 1/2 loaf French bread, cut into 3/4 inch slices; cooking spray; 1 (3 -4 lb) whole chickens, cut up; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste); 1 lemon, juice of, medium size

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 large onions, halved, sliced into half-moons (about 2 lbs)
2 cups celery, sliced
2 teaspoons lemon zest, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
1/2 loaf French bread, cut into 3/4 inch slices
cooking spray
1 (3 -4 lb) whole chickens, cut up
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
1 lemon, juice of, medium size

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Saute onions and celery in olive oil over medium heat for about 10 minutes; stirring occasionally.
3
Add zest, salt, garlic, pepper, thyme, and red pepper; continue to saute until onions and celery are soft and translucent, about 5 more minutes; remove from hear. Stir in parsley and set aside.
4
Spray chicken on both sides with cooking spray; season with pepper and salt.
5
Layer bread, onion mixture, then chicken in a lightly oiled pan.
6
Pour lemon juice over chicken (the amount of lemon juice depends upon what you prefer) and roast, uncovered for 1 1/2 hours, or until golden brown and at least 160-165 degrees. Check for doneness the last 15 minutes.
7
Remove from oven and serve, spoon some bread and vegetables onto each plate and top with chicken. Enjoy!

206

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 3 large onions, halved, sliced into half-moons (about 2 lbs), 2 cups celery, sliced, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, minced, and more.

Yes, Lex'S 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.

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Lex'S Roast Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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